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Add 5/20 and 6/7

5/20 + 6/7 is 31/28.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 20 and 7 is 140

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
    5/20 = 5 × 7/20 × 7 = 35/140
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 20 = 140,
    6/7 = 6 × 20/7 × 20 = 120/140
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    35/140 + 120/140 = 35 + 120/140 = 155/140
  5. 155/140 simplified gives 31/28
  6. So, 5/20 + 6/7 = 31/28
    In mixed form: 13/28

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