Add 28/20 and 6/14
1st number: 1 8/20, 2nd number: 6/14
28/20 + 6/14 is 64/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 14 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
28/20 = 28 × 7/20 × 7 = 196/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 10 = 140,
6/14 = 6 × 10/14 × 10 = 60/140 - Add the two like fractions:
196/140 + 60/140 = 196 + 60/140 = 256/140 - 256/140 simplified gives 64/35
- So, 28/20 + 6/14 = 64/35
In mixed form: 129/35
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