Add 45/20 and 15/28
1st number: 2 5/20, 2nd number: 15/28
45/20 + 15/28 is 39/14.
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,
45/20 = 45 × 7/20 × 7 = 315/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
15/28 = 15 × 5/28 × 5 = 75/140 - Add the two like fractions:
315/140 + 75/140 = 315 + 75/140 = 390/140 - 390/140 simplified gives 39/14
- So, 45/20 + 15/28 = 39/14
In mixed form: 211/14
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