Add 75/28 and 7/20
1st number: 2 19/28, 2nd number: 7/20
75/28 + 7/20 is 106/35.
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,
75/28 = 75 × 5/28 × 5 = 375/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
7/20 = 7 × 7/20 × 7 = 49/140 - Add the two like fractions:
375/140 + 49/140 = 375 + 49/140 = 424/140 - 424/140 simplified gives 106/35
- So, 75/28 + 7/20 = 106/35
In mixed form: 31/35
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