Add 42/20 and 7/28
1st number: 2 2/20, 2nd number: 7/28
42/20 + 7/28 is 47/20.
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,
42/20 = 42 × 7/20 × 7 = 294/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
7/28 = 7 × 5/28 × 5 = 35/140 - Add the two like fractions:
294/140 + 35/140 = 294 + 35/140 = 329/140 - 329/140 simplified gives 47/20
- So, 42/20 + 7/28 = 47/20
In mixed form: 27/20
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