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Add 2/20 and 1/7

2/20 + 1/7 is 17/70.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 20 and 7 is 140

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
    2/20 = 2 × 7/20 × 7 = 14/140
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 20 = 140,
    1/7 = 1 × 20/7 × 20 = 20/140
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    14/140 + 20/140 = 14 + 20/140 = 34/140
  5. 34/140 simplified gives 17/70
  6. So, 2/20 + 1/7 = 17/70

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