Add 84/28 and 2/20
1st number: 3 0/28, 2nd number: 2/20
84/28 + 2/20 is 31/10.
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,
84/28 = 84 × 5/28 × 5 = 420/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
2/20 = 2 × 7/20 × 7 = 14/140 - Add the two like fractions:
420/140 + 14/140 = 420 + 14/140 = 434/140 - 434/140 simplified gives 31/10
- So, 84/28 + 2/20 = 31/10
In mixed form: 31/10
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