Add 75/20 and 27/28
1st number: 3 15/20, 2nd number: 27/28
75/20 + 27/28 is 33/7.
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,
75/20 = 75 × 7/20 × 7 = 525/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
27/28 = 27 × 5/28 × 5 = 135/140 - Add the two like fractions:
525/140 + 135/140 = 525 + 135/140 = 660/140 - 660/140 simplified gives 33/7
- So, 75/20 + 27/28 = 33/7
In mixed form: 45/7
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