Add 20/28 and 5/14
20/28 + 5/14 is 15/14.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 14 is 28
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 28 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 1 = 28,
20/28 = 20 × 1/28 × 1 = 20/28 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 2 = 28,
5/14 = 5 × 2/14 × 2 = 10/28 - Add the two like fractions:
20/28 + 10/28 = 20 + 10/28 = 30/28 - 30/28 simplified gives 15/14
- So, 20/28 + 5/14 = 15/14
In mixed form: 11/14
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