Add 9/28 and 20/10
1st number: 9/28, 2nd number: 2 0/10
9/28 + 20/10 is 65/28.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 10 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
9/28 = 9 × 5/28 × 5 = 45/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 14 = 140,
20/10 = 20 × 14/10 × 14 = 280/140 - Add the two like fractions:
45/140 + 280/140 = 45 + 280/140 = 325/140 - 325/140 simplified gives 65/28
- So, 9/28 + 20/10 = 65/28
In mixed form: 29/28
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