Add 32/14 and 7/20
1st number: 2 4/14, 2nd number: 7/20
32/14 + 7/20 is 369/140.
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,
7/20 = 7 × 7/20 × 7 = 49/140 - Add the two like fractions:
320/140 + 49/140 = 320 + 49/140 = 369/140 - So, 32/14 + 7/20 = 369/140
In mixed form: 289/140
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