Add 1/14 and 20/35
1/14 + 20/35 is 9/14.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 35 is 70
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 5 = 70,
1/14 = 1 × 5/14 × 5 = 5/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 2 = 70,
20/35 = 20 × 2/35 × 2 = 40/70 - Add the two like fractions:
5/70 + 40/70 = 5 + 40/70 = 45/70 - 45/70 simplified gives 9/14
- So, 1/14 + 20/35 = 9/14
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