Add 45/28 and 1/20
1st number: 1 17/28, 2nd number: 1/20
45/28 + 1/20 is 58/35.
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,
45/28 = 45 × 5/28 × 5 = 225/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
1/20 = 1 × 7/20 × 7 = 7/140 - Add the two like fractions:
225/140 + 7/140 = 225 + 7/140 = 232/140 - 232/140 simplified gives 58/35
- So, 45/28 + 1/20 = 58/35
In mixed form: 123/35
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