Add 56/20 and 8/28
1st number: 2 16/20, 2nd number: 8/28
56/20 + 8/28 is 108/35.
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,
56/20 = 56 × 7/20 × 7 = 392/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
8/28 = 8 × 5/28 × 5 = 40/140 - Add the two like fractions:
392/140 + 40/140 = 392 + 40/140 = 432/140 - 432/140 simplified gives 108/35
- So, 56/20 + 8/28 = 108/35
In mixed form: 33/35
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