Add 4/20 and 2/28
4/20 + 2/28 is 19/70.
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,
4/20 = 4 × 7/20 × 7 = 28/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
2/28 = 2 × 5/28 × 5 = 10/140 - Add the two like fractions:
28/140 + 10/140 = 28 + 10/140 = 38/140 - 38/140 simplified gives 19/70
- So, 4/20 + 2/28 = 19/70
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