Add 3/20 and 7/14
3/20 + 7/14 is 13/20.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 14 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
3/20 = 3 × 7/20 × 7 = 21/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 10 = 140,
7/14 = 7 × 10/14 × 10 = 70/140 - Add the two like fractions:
21/140 + 70/140 = 21 + 70/140 = 91/140 - 91/140 simplified gives 13/20
- So, 3/20 + 7/14 = 13/20
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