Add 9/20 and 75/28
1st number: 9/20, 2nd number: 2 19/28
9/20 + 75/28 is 219/70.
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,
75/28 = 75 × 5/28 × 5 = 375/140 - Add the two like fractions:
63/140 + 375/140 = 63 + 375/140 = 438/140 - 438/140 simplified gives 219/70
- So, 9/20 + 75/28 = 219/70
In mixed form: 39/70
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