Add 1/20 and 40/7
1st number: 1/20, 2nd number: 5 5/7
1/20 + 40/7 is 807/140.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 7 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 7 × 20 = 140,
40/7 = 40 × 20/7 × 20 = 800/140 - Add the two like fractions:
7/140 + 800/140 = 7 + 800/140 = 807/140 - So, 1/20 + 40/7 = 807/140
In mixed form: 5107/140
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