Add 18/14 and 20/5
1st number: 1 4/14, 2nd number: 4 0/5
18/14 + 20/5 is 37/7.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 5 is 70
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 5 = 70,
18/14 = 18 × 5/14 × 5 = 90/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 14 = 70,
20/5 = 20 × 14/5 × 14 = 280/70 - Add the two like fractions:
90/70 + 280/70 = 90 + 280/70 = 370/70 - 370/70 simplified gives 37/7
- So, 18/14 + 20/5 = 37/7
In mixed form: 52/7
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