Add 10/20 and 9/14
10/20 + 9/14 is 8/7.
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,
10/20 = 10 × 7/20 × 7 = 70/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 10 = 140,
9/14 = 9 × 10/14 × 10 = 90/140 - Add the two like fractions:
70/140 + 90/140 = 70 + 90/140 = 160/140 - 160/140 simplified gives 8/7
- So, 10/20 + 9/14 = 8/7
In mixed form: 11/7
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