Add 60/20 and 6/28
1st number: 3 0/20, 2nd number: 6/28
60/20 + 6/28 is 45/14.
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,
6/28 = 6 × 5/28 × 5 = 30/140 - Add the two like fractions:
420/140 + 30/140 = 420 + 30/140 = 450/140 - 450/140 simplified gives 45/14
- So, 60/20 + 6/28 = 45/14
In mixed form: 33/14
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