Add 4/14 and 4/20
4/14 + 4/20 is 17/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 20 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 10 = 140,
4/14 = 4 × 10/14 × 10 = 40/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
4/20 = 4 × 7/20 × 7 = 28/140 - Add the two like fractions:
40/140 + 28/140 = 40 + 28/140 = 68/140 - 68/140 simplified gives 17/35
- So, 4/14 + 4/20 = 17/35
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