Add 20/28 and 9/14
20/28 + 9/14 is 19/14.
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,
9/14 = 9 × 2/14 × 2 = 18/28 - Add the two like fractions:
20/28 + 18/28 = 20 + 18/28 = 38/28 - 38/28 simplified gives 19/14
- So, 20/28 + 9/14 = 19/14
In mixed form: 15/14
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