Add 60/20 and 12/28
1st number: 3 0/20, 2nd number: 12/28
60/20 + 12/28 is 24/7.
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,
60/20 = 60 × 7/20 × 7 = 420/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
12/28 = 12 × 5/28 × 5 = 60/140 - Add the two like fractions:
420/140 + 60/140 = 420 + 60/140 = 480/140 - 480/140 simplified gives 24/7
- So, 60/20 + 12/28 = 24/7
In mixed form: 33/7
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