Add 84/20 and 12/28
1st number: 4 4/20, 2nd number: 12/28
84/20 + 12/28 is 162/35.
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,
84/20 = 84 × 7/20 × 7 = 588/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
12/28 = 12 × 5/28 × 5 = 60/140 - Add the two like fractions:
588/140 + 60/140 = 588 + 60/140 = 648/140 - 648/140 simplified gives 162/35
- So, 84/20 + 12/28 = 162/35
In mixed form: 422/35
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