Add 30/20 and 27/28
1st number: 1 10/20, 2nd number: 27/28
30/20 + 27/28 is 69/28.
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,
30/20 = 30 × 7/20 × 7 = 210/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
27/28 = 27 × 5/28 × 5 = 135/140 - Add the two like fractions:
210/140 + 135/140 = 210 + 135/140 = 345/140 - 345/140 simplified gives 69/28
- So, 30/20 + 27/28 = 69/28
In mixed form: 213/28
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