Add 5/14 and 6/20
5/14 + 6/20 is 23/35.
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,
6/20 = 6 × 7/20 × 7 = 42/140 - Add the two like fractions:
50/140 + 42/140 = 50 + 42/140 = 92/140 - 92/140 simplified gives 23/35
- So, 5/14 + 6/20 = 23/35
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 10/14+6/20 5/14+12/20 5/28+6/20 5/14+6/40 15/14+6/20 5/14+18/20 5/42+6/20 5/14+6/60 25/14+6/20 5/14+30/20 5/70+6/20 35/14+6/20 5/14+42/20 5/98+6/20