Add 10/20 and 12/7
1st number: 10/20, 2nd number: 1 5/7
10/20 + 12/7 is 31/14.
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,
10/20 = 10 × 7/20 × 7 = 70/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 20 = 140,
12/7 = 12 × 20/7 × 20 = 240/140 - Add the two like fractions:
70/140 + 240/140 = 70 + 240/140 = 310/140 - 310/140 simplified gives 31/14
- So, 10/20 + 12/7 = 31/14
In mixed form: 23/14
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