Add 2/14 and 20/49
2/14 + 20/49 is 27/49.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 49 is 98
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 98 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 7 = 98,
2/14 = 2 × 7/14 × 7 = 14/98 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 2 = 98,
20/49 = 20 × 2/49 × 2 = 40/98 - Add the two like fractions:
14/98 + 40/98 = 14 + 40/98 = 54/98 - 54/98 simplified gives 27/49
- So, 2/14 + 20/49 = 27/49
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