Add 9/28 and 3/20
9/28 + 3/20 is 33/70.
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,
9/28 = 9 × 5/28 × 5 = 45/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
3/20 = 3 × 7/20 × 7 = 21/140 - Add the two like fractions:
45/140 + 21/140 = 45 + 21/140 = 66/140 - 66/140 simplified gives 33/70
- So, 9/28 + 3/20 = 33/70
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