Add 14/20 and 16/35
14/20 + 16/35 is 81/70.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 35 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 35 × 4 = 140,
16/35 = 16 × 4/35 × 4 = 64/140 - Add the two like fractions:
98/140 + 64/140 = 98 + 64/140 = 162/140 - 162/140 simplified gives 81/70
- So, 14/20 + 16/35 = 81/70
In mixed form: 111/70
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