Add 2/20 and 10/7
1st number: 2/20, 2nd number: 1 3/7
2/20 + 10/7 is 107/70.
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,
2/20 = 2 × 7/20 × 7 = 14/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 20 = 140,
10/7 = 10 × 20/7 × 20 = 200/140 - Add the two like fractions:
14/140 + 200/140 = 14 + 200/140 = 214/140 - 214/140 simplified gives 107/70
- So, 2/20 + 10/7 = 107/70
In mixed form: 137/70
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