Add 90/20 and 5/28
1st number: 4 10/20, 2nd number: 5/28
90/20 + 5/28 is 131/28.
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,
90/20 = 90 × 7/20 × 7 = 630/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
5/28 = 5 × 5/28 × 5 = 25/140 - Add the two like fractions:
630/140 + 25/140 = 630 + 25/140 = 655/140 - 655/140 simplified gives 131/28
- So, 90/20 + 5/28 = 131/28
In mixed form: 419/28
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