Add 75/28 and 10/20
1st number: 2 19/28, 2nd number: 10/20
75/28 + 10/20 is 89/28.
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,
75/28 = 75 × 5/28 × 5 = 375/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
10/20 = 10 × 7/20 × 7 = 70/140 - Add the two like fractions:
375/140 + 70/140 = 375 + 70/140 = 445/140 - 445/140 simplified gives 89/28
- So, 75/28 + 10/20 = 89/28
In mixed form: 35/28
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