Add 14/20 and 10/28
14/20 + 10/28 is 37/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 28 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
14/20 = 14 × 7/20 × 7 = 98/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
10/28 = 10 × 5/28 × 5 = 50/140 - Add the two like fractions:
98/140 + 50/140 = 98 + 50/140 = 148/140 - 148/140 simplified gives 37/35
- So, 14/20 + 10/28 = 37/35
In mixed form: 12/35
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