Add 14/20 and 28/70
14/20 + 28/70 is 11/10.
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,
28/70 = 28 × 2/70 × 2 = 56/140 - Add the two like fractions:
98/140 + 56/140 = 98 + 56/140 = 154/140 - 154/140 simplified gives 11/10
- So, 14/20 + 28/70 = 11/10
In mixed form: 11/10
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