Add 35/20 and 30/28
1st number: 1 15/20, 2nd number: 1 2/28
35/20 + 30/28 is 79/28.
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,
35/20 = 35 × 7/20 × 7 = 245/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
30/28 = 30 × 5/28 × 5 = 150/140 - Add the two like fractions:
245/140 + 150/140 = 245 + 150/140 = 395/140 - 395/140 simplified gives 79/28
- So, 35/20 + 30/28 = 79/28
In mixed form: 223/28
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