Add 20/5 and 49/14
1st number: 4 0/5, 2nd number: 3 7/14
20/5 + 49/14 is 15/2.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 14 is 70
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 14 = 70,
20/5 = 20 × 14/5 × 14 = 280/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 5 = 70,
49/14 = 49 × 5/14 × 5 = 245/70 - Add the two like fractions:
280/70 + 245/70 = 280 + 245/70 = 525/70 - 525/70 simplified gives 15/2
- So, 20/5 + 49/14 = 15/2
In mixed form: 71/2
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