Add 14/20 and 72/35
1st number: 14/20, 2nd number: 2 2/35
14/20 + 72/35 is 193/70.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 35 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 35 × 4 = 140,
72/35 = 72 × 4/35 × 4 = 288/140 - Add the two like fractions:
98/140 + 288/140 = 98 + 288/140 = 386/140 - 386/140 simplified gives 193/70
- So, 14/20 + 72/35 = 193/70
In mixed form: 253/70
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