Add 27/14 and 8/20
1st number: 1 13/14, 2nd number: 8/20
27/14 + 8/20 is 163/70.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 20 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 10 = 140,
27/14 = 27 × 10/14 × 10 = 270/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
8/20 = 8 × 7/20 × 7 = 56/140 - Add the two like fractions:
270/140 + 56/140 = 270 + 56/140 = 326/140 - 326/140 simplified gives 163/70
- So, 27/14 + 8/20 = 163/70
In mixed form: 223/70
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