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Add 18/56 and 14/20

18/56 + 14/20 is 143/140.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 56 and 20 is 280

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
    18/56 = 18 × 5/56 × 5 = 90/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 14 = 280,
    14/20 = 14 × 14/20 × 14 = 196/280
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    90/280 + 196/280 = 90 + 196/280 = 286/280
  5. 286/280 simplified gives 143/140
  6. So, 18/56 + 14/20 = 143/140
    In mixed form: 13/140

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