Add 2/20 and 15/14
1st number: 2/20, 2nd number: 1 1/14
2/20 + 15/14 is 41/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 14 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
2/20 = 2 × 7/20 × 7 = 14/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 10 = 140,
15/14 = 15 × 10/14 × 10 = 150/140 - Add the two like fractions:
14/140 + 150/140 = 14 + 150/140 = 164/140 - 164/140 simplified gives 41/35
- So, 2/20 + 15/14 = 41/35
In mixed form: 16/35
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