Add 6/28 and 35/20
1st number: 6/28, 2nd number: 1 15/20
6/28 + 35/20 is 55/28.
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,
6/28 = 6 × 5/28 × 5 = 30/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
35/20 = 35 × 7/20 × 7 = 245/140 - Add the two like fractions:
30/140 + 245/140 = 30 + 245/140 = 275/140 - 275/140 simplified gives 55/28
- So, 6/28 + 35/20 = 55/28
In mixed form: 127/28
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