Add 1/20 and 15/14
1st number: 1/20, 2nd number: 1 1/14
1/20 + 15/14 is 157/140.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 14 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
1/20 = 1 × 7/20 × 7 = 7/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 10 = 140,
15/14 = 15 × 10/14 × 10 = 150/140 - Add the two like fractions:
7/140 + 150/140 = 7 + 150/140 = 157/140 - So, 1/20 + 15/14 = 157/140
In mixed form: 117/140
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