Add 28/42 and 20/35
28/42 + 20/35 is 26/21.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 35 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
28/42 = 28 × 5/42 × 5 = 140/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
20/35 = 20 × 6/35 × 6 = 120/210 - Add the two like fractions:
140/210 + 120/210 = 140 + 120/210 = 260/210 - 260/210 simplified gives 26/21
- So, 28/42 + 20/35 = 26/21
In mixed form: 15/21
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