Add 14/20 and 28/36
14/20 + 28/36 is 133/90.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
14/20 = 14 × 9/20 × 9 = 126/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
28/36 = 28 × 5/36 × 5 = 140/180 - Add the two like fractions:
126/180 + 140/180 = 126 + 140/180 = 266/180 - 266/180 simplified gives 133/90
- So, 14/20 + 28/36 = 133/90
In mixed form: 143/90
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