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Add 6/9 and 20/28

6/9 + 20/28 is 29/21.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 28 is 252

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 28 = 252,
    6/9 = 6 × 28/9 × 28 = 168/252
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 9 = 252,
    20/28 = 20 × 9/28 × 9 = 180/252
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    168/252 + 180/252 = 168 + 180/252 = 348/252
  5. 348/252 simplified gives 29/21
  6. So, 6/9 + 20/28 = 29/21
    In mixed form: 18/21

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