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Add 2/7 and 2/20

2/7 + 2/20 is 27/70.

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,
    2/7 = 2 × 20/7 × 20 = 40/140
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
    2/20 = 2 × 7/20 × 7 = 14/140
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    40/140 + 14/140 = 40 + 14/140 = 54/140
  5. 54/140 simplified gives 27/70
  6. So, 2/7 + 2/20 = 27/70

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