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Add 14/7 and 5/20

1st number: 2 0/7, 2nd number: 5/20

14/7 + 5/20 is 9/4.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 7 and 20 is 140

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 20 = 140,
    14/7 = 14 × 20/7 × 20 = 280/140
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
    5/20 = 5 × 7/20 × 7 = 35/140
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    280/140 + 35/140 = 280 + 35/140 = 315/140
  5. 315/140 simplified gives 9/4
  6. So, 14/7 + 5/20 = 9/4
    In mixed form: 21/4

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