Add 2/20 and 14/56
2/20 + 14/56 is 7/20.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 56 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 14 = 280,
2/20 = 2 × 14/20 × 14 = 28/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
14/56 = 14 × 5/56 × 5 = 70/280 - Add the two like fractions:
28/280 + 70/280 = 28 + 70/280 = 98/280 - 98/280 simplified gives 7/20
- So, 2/20 + 14/56 = 7/20
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