Add 14/28 and 9/20
14/28 + 9/20 is 19/20.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 20 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
14/28 = 14 × 5/28 × 5 = 70/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
9/20 = 9 × 7/20 × 7 = 63/140 - Add the two like fractions:
70/140 + 63/140 = 70 + 63/140 = 133/140 - 133/140 simplified gives 19/20
- So, 14/28 + 9/20 = 19/20
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