Add 7/28 and 20/64
7/28 + 20/64 is 9/16.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 64 is 448
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 448 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 16 = 448,
7/28 = 7 × 16/28 × 16 = 112/448 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 7 = 448,
20/64 = 20 × 7/64 × 7 = 140/448 - Add the two like fractions:
112/448 + 140/448 = 112 + 140/448 = 252/448 - 252/448 simplified gives 9/16
- So, 7/28 + 20/64 = 9/16
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