Add 64/28 and 28/20
1st number: 2 8/28, 2nd number: 1 8/20
64/28 + 28/20 is 129/35.
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,
64/28 = 64 × 5/28 × 5 = 320/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
28/20 = 28 × 7/20 × 7 = 196/140 - Add the two like fractions:
320/140 + 196/140 = 320 + 196/140 = 516/140 - 516/140 simplified gives 129/35
- So, 64/28 + 28/20 = 129/35
In mixed form: 324/35
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