Add 80/28 and 14/20
1st number: 2 24/28, 2nd number: 14/20
80/28 + 14/20 is 249/70.
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,
80/28 = 80 × 5/28 × 5 = 400/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
14/20 = 14 × 7/20 × 7 = 98/140 - Add the two like fractions:
400/140 + 98/140 = 400 + 98/140 = 498/140 - 498/140 simplified gives 249/70
- So, 80/28 + 14/20 = 249/70
In mixed form: 339/70
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