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Add 2/7 and 1/20

2/7 + 1/20 is 47/140.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 20 = 140,
    2/7 = 2 × 20/7 × 20 = 40/140
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
    1/20 = 1 × 7/20 × 7 = 7/140
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    40/140 + 7/140 = 40 + 7/140 = 47/140
  5. So, 2/7 + 1/20 = 47/140

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