Add 3/28 and 20/80
3/28 + 20/80 is 5/14.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 80 is 560
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 20 = 560,
3/28 = 3 × 20/28 × 20 = 60/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
20/80 = 20 × 7/80 × 7 = 140/560 - Add the two like fractions:
60/560 + 140/560 = 60 + 140/560 = 200/560 - 200/560 simplified gives 5/14
- So, 3/28 + 20/80 = 5/14
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