Add 12/14 and 4/20
12/14 + 4/20 is 37/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 20 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 10 = 140,
12/14 = 12 × 10/14 × 10 = 120/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
4/20 = 4 × 7/20 × 7 = 28/140 - Add the two like fractions:
120/140 + 28/140 = 120 + 28/140 = 148/140 - 148/140 simplified gives 37/35
- So, 12/14 + 4/20 = 37/35
In mixed form: 12/35
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