Add 4/28 and 5/20
4/28 + 5/20 is 11/28.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 20 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
4/28 = 4 × 5/28 × 5 = 20/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
5/20 = 5 × 7/20 × 7 = 35/140 - Add the two like fractions:
20/140 + 35/140 = 20 + 35/140 = 55/140 - 55/140 simplified gives 11/28
- So, 4/28 + 5/20 = 11/28
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