Add 3/20 and 72/28
1st number: 3/20, 2nd number: 2 16/28
3/20 + 72/28 is 381/140.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 28 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
3/20 = 3 × 7/20 × 7 = 21/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
72/28 = 72 × 5/28 × 5 = 360/140 - Add the two like fractions:
21/140 + 360/140 = 21 + 360/140 = 381/140 - So, 3/20 + 72/28 = 381/140
In mixed form: 2101/140
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