Add 1/14 and 20/60
1/14 + 20/60 is 17/42.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 60 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 30 = 420,
1/14 = 1 × 30/14 × 30 = 30/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
20/60 = 20 × 7/60 × 7 = 140/420 - Add the two like fractions:
30/420 + 140/420 = 30 + 140/420 = 170/420 - 170/420 simplified gives 17/42
- So, 1/14 + 20/60 = 17/42
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