Add 14/20 and 2/56
14/20 + 2/56 is 103/140.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 56 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 14 = 280,
14/20 = 14 × 14/20 × 14 = 196/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
2/56 = 2 × 5/56 × 5 = 10/280 - Add the two like fractions:
196/280 + 10/280 = 196 + 10/280 = 206/280 - 206/280 simplified gives 103/140
- So, 14/20 + 2/56 = 103/140
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