Add 2/7 and 63/20
1st number: 2/7, 2nd number: 3 3/20
2/7 + 63/20 is 481/140.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 20 = 140,
2/7 = 2 × 20/7 × 20 = 40/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
63/20 = 63 × 7/20 × 7 = 441/140 - Add the two like fractions:
40/140 + 441/140 = 40 + 441/140 = 481/140 - So, 2/7 + 63/20 = 481/140
In mixed form: 361/140
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