Add 20/10 and 6/14
1st number: 2 0/10, 2nd number: 6/14
20/10 + 6/14 is 17/7.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 14 is 70
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 7 = 70,
20/10 = 20 × 7/10 × 7 = 140/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 5 = 70,
6/14 = 6 × 5/14 × 5 = 30/70 - Add the two like fractions:
140/70 + 30/70 = 140 + 30/70 = 170/70 - 170/70 simplified gives 17/7
- So, 20/10 + 6/14 = 17/7
In mixed form: 23/7
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