Add 28/14 and 20/42, Solve 2 0/14 + 20/42 as a fraction

Add 28/14 and 20/42

1^st number: 2 0/14, 2^nd number: 20/42

28/14 + 20/42 is 52/21.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 42 is 42

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42
For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 3 = 42,
28/14 = 28 × 3/14 × 3 = 84/42
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 1 = 42,
20/42 = 20 × 1/42 × 1 = 20/42
Add the two like fractions:
84/42 + 20/42 = 84 + 20/42 = 104/42
104/42 simplified gives 52/21
So, 28/14 + 20/42 = 52/21
In mixed form: 210/21

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