Add 8/7 and 1/20
1st number: 1 1/7, 2nd number: 1/20
8/7 + 1/20 is 167/140.
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,
8/7 = 8 × 20/7 × 20 = 160/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
1/20 = 1 × 7/20 × 7 = 7/140 - Add the two like fractions:
160/140 + 7/140 = 160 + 7/140 = 167/140 - So, 8/7 + 1/20 = 167/140
In mixed form: 127/140
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