Add 14/20 and 36/28
1st number: 14/20, 2nd number: 1 8/28
14/20 + 36/28 is 139/70.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 28 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 28 × 5 = 140,
36/28 = 36 × 5/28 × 5 = 180/140 - Add the two like fractions:
98/140 + 180/140 = 98 + 180/140 = 278/140 - 278/140 simplified gives 139/70
- So, 14/20 + 36/28 = 139/70
In mixed form: 169/70
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