Add 5/14 and 2/20
5/14 + 2/20 is 16/35.
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,
5/14 = 5 × 10/14 × 10 = 50/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
2/20 = 2 × 7/20 × 7 = 14/140 - Add the two like fractions:
50/140 + 14/140 = 50 + 14/140 = 64/140 - 64/140 simplified gives 16/35
- So, 5/14 + 2/20 = 16/35
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