Add 4/14 and 20/30
4/14 + 20/30 is 20/21.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 30 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 15 = 210,
4/14 = 4 × 15/14 × 15 = 60/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
20/30 = 20 × 7/30 × 7 = 140/210 - Add the two like fractions:
60/210 + 140/210 = 60 + 140/210 = 200/210 - 200/210 simplified gives 20/21
- So, 4/14 + 20/30 = 20/21
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