Add 2/7 and 10/20
2/7 + 10/20 is 11/14.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 20 = 140,
2/7 = 2 × 20/7 × 20 = 40/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
10/20 = 10 × 7/20 × 7 = 70/140 - Add the two like fractions:
40/140 + 70/140 = 40 + 70/140 = 110/140 - 110/140 simplified gives 11/14
- So, 2/7 + 10/20 = 11/14
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