Add 2/20 and 5/7
2/20 + 5/7 is 57/70.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
2/20 = 2 × 7/20 × 7 = 14/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 20 = 140,
5/7 = 5 × 20/7 × 20 = 100/140 - Add the two like fractions:
14/140 + 100/140 = 14 + 100/140 = 114/140 - 114/140 simplified gives 57/70
- So, 2/20 + 5/7 = 57/70
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