Add 30/7 and 14/20
1st number: 4 2/7, 2nd number: 14/20
30/7 + 14/20 is 349/70.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 20 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 20 = 140,
30/7 = 30 × 20/7 × 20 = 600/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
14/20 = 14 × 7/20 × 7 = 98/140 - Add the two like fractions:
600/140 + 98/140 = 600 + 98/140 = 698/140 - 698/140 simplified gives 349/70
- So, 30/7 + 14/20 = 349/70
In mixed form: 469/70
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