Add 72/28 and 84/20
1st number: 2 16/28, 2nd number: 4 4/20
72/28 + 84/20 is 237/35.
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,
72/28 = 72 × 5/28 × 5 = 360/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
84/20 = 84 × 7/20 × 7 = 588/140 - Add the two like fractions:
360/140 + 588/140 = 360 + 588/140 = 948/140 - 948/140 simplified gives 237/35
- So, 72/28 + 84/20 = 237/35
In mixed form: 627/35
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