Add 49/20 and 1/28
1st number: 2 9/20, 2nd number: 1/28
49/20 + 1/28 is 87/35.
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,
49/20 = 49 × 7/20 × 7 = 343/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
1/28 = 1 × 5/28 × 5 = 5/140 - Add the two like fractions:
343/140 + 5/140 = 343 + 5/140 = 348/140 - 348/140 simplified gives 87/35
- So, 49/20 + 1/28 = 87/35
In mixed form: 217/35
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