Add 21/20 and 27/28
1st number: 1 1/20, 2nd number: 27/28
21/20 + 27/28 is 141/70.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 28 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
21/20 = 21 × 7/20 × 7 = 147/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
27/28 = 27 × 5/28 × 5 = 135/140 - Add the two like fractions:
147/140 + 135/140 = 147 + 135/140 = 282/140 - 282/140 simplified gives 141/70
- So, 21/20 + 27/28 = 141/70
In mixed form: 21/70
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