Add 9/20 and 1/28
9/20 + 1/28 is 17/35.
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,
9/20 = 9 × 7/20 × 7 = 63/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
1/28 = 1 × 5/28 × 5 = 5/140 - Add the two like fractions:
63/140 + 5/140 = 63 + 5/140 = 68/140 - 68/140 simplified gives 17/35
- So, 9/20 + 1/28 = 17/35
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