Add 9/20 and 5/28
9/20 + 5/28 is 22/35.
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,
5/28 = 5 × 5/28 × 5 = 25/140 - Add the two like fractions:
63/140 + 25/140 = 63 + 25/140 = 88/140 - 88/140 simplified gives 22/35
- So, 9/20 + 5/28 = 22/35
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