Add 28/20 and 6/9
1st number: 1 8/20, 2nd number: 6/9
28/20 + 6/9 is 31/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 9 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
28/20 = 28 × 9/20 × 9 = 252/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 20 = 180,
6/9 = 6 × 20/9 × 20 = 120/180 - Add the two like fractions:
252/180 + 120/180 = 252 + 120/180 = 372/180 - 372/180 simplified gives 31/15
- So, 28/20 + 6/9 = 31/15
In mixed form: 21/15
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