Add 32/14 and 2/20
1st number: 2 4/14, 2nd number: 2/20
32/14 + 2/20 is 167/70.
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,
32/14 = 32 × 10/14 × 10 = 320/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
2/20 = 2 × 7/20 × 7 = 14/140 - Add the two like fractions:
320/140 + 14/140 = 320 + 14/140 = 334/140 - 334/140 simplified gives 167/70
- So, 32/14 + 2/20 = 167/70
In mixed form: 227/70
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