Add 14/20 and 16/70
14/20 + 16/70 is 13/14.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 70 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 70 × 2 = 140,
16/70 = 16 × 2/70 × 2 = 32/140 - Add the two like fractions:
98/140 + 32/140 = 98 + 32/140 = 130/140 - 130/140 simplified gives 13/14
- So, 14/20 + 16/70 = 13/14
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