Add 1/14 and 2/20
1/14 + 2/20 is 6/35.
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,
1/14 = 1 × 10/14 × 10 = 10/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
2/20 = 2 × 7/20 × 7 = 14/140 - Add the two like fractions:
10/140 + 14/140 = 10 + 14/140 = 24/140 - 24/140 simplified gives 6/35
- So, 1/14 + 2/20 = 6/35
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