Add 2/20 and 7/14
2/20 + 7/14 is 3/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 14 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 14 × 10 = 140,
7/14 = 7 × 10/14 × 10 = 70/140 - Add the two like fractions:
14/140 + 70/140 = 14 + 70/140 = 84/140 - 84/140 simplified gives 3/5
- So, 2/20 + 7/14 = 3/5
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