Add 45/28 and 25/20
1st number: 1 17/28, 2nd number: 1 5/20
45/28 + 25/20 is 20/7.
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,
25/20 = 25 × 7/20 × 7 = 175/140 - Add the two like fractions:
225/140 + 175/140 = 225 + 175/140 = 400/140 - 400/140 simplified gives 20/7
- So, 45/28 + 25/20 = 20/7
In mixed form: 26/7
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