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Add 45/14 and 8/20

1st number: 3 3/14, 2nd number: 8/20

45/14 + 8/20 is 253/70.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 10 = 140,
    45/14 = 45 × 10/14 × 10 = 450/140
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
    8/20 = 8 × 7/20 × 7 = 56/140
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    450/140 + 56/140 = 450 + 56/140 = 506/140
  5. 506/140 simplified gives 253/70
  6. So, 45/14 + 8/20 = 253/70
    In mixed form: 343/70

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