Add 14/49 and 2/20
14/49 + 2/20 is 27/70.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 49 and 20 is 980
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 980 - For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 20 = 980,
14/49 = 14 × 20/49 × 20 = 280/980 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 49 = 980,
2/20 = 2 × 49/20 × 49 = 98/980 - Add the two like fractions:
280/980 + 98/980 = 280 + 98/980 = 378/980 - 378/980 simplified gives 27/70
- So, 14/49 + 2/20 = 27/70
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