Add 14/20 and 1/7
14/20 + 1/7 is 59/70.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 7 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
14/20 = 14 × 7/20 × 7 = 98/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 20 = 140,
1/7 = 1 × 20/7 × 20 = 20/140 - Add the two like fractions:
98/140 + 20/140 = 98 + 20/140 = 118/140 - 118/140 simplified gives 59/70
- So, 14/20 + 1/7 = 59/70
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