Add 28/20 and 30/72
1st number: 1 8/20, 2nd number: 30/72
28/20 + 30/72 is 109/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 72 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 18 = 360,
28/20 = 28 × 18/20 × 18 = 504/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
30/72 = 30 × 5/72 × 5 = 150/360 - Add the two like fractions:
504/360 + 150/360 = 504 + 150/360 = 654/360 - 654/360 simplified gives 109/60
- So, 28/20 + 30/72 = 109/60
In mixed form: 149/60
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