Add 80/20 and 2/28
1st number: 4 0/20, 2nd number: 2/28
80/20 + 2/28 is 57/14.
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,
80/20 = 80 × 7/20 × 7 = 560/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
2/28 = 2 × 5/28 × 5 = 10/140 - Add the two like fractions:
560/140 + 10/140 = 560 + 10/140 = 570/140 - 570/140 simplified gives 57/14
- So, 80/20 + 2/28 = 57/14
In mixed form: 41/14
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