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Add 10/20 and 2/14

10/20 + 2/14 is 9/14.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
    10/20 = 10 × 7/20 × 7 = 70/140
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 10 = 140,
    2/14 = 2 × 10/14 × 10 = 20/140
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    70/140 + 20/140 = 70 + 20/140 = 90/140
  5. 90/140 simplified gives 9/14
  6. So, 10/20 + 2/14 = 9/14

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