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Add 3/2 and 20/7

1st number: 1 1/2, 2nd number: 2 6/7

3/2 + 20/7 is 61/14.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 7 is 14

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 14
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 7 = 14,
    3/2 = 3 × 7/2 × 7 = 21/14
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 2 = 14,
    20/7 = 20 × 2/7 × 2 = 40/14
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    21/14 + 40/14 = 21 + 40/14 = 61/14
  5. So, 3/2 + 20/7 = 61/14
    In mixed form: 45/14

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