Add 5/20 and 16/7
1st number: 5/20, 2nd number: 2 2/7
5/20 + 16/7 is 71/28.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 7 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
5/20 = 5 × 7/20 × 7 = 35/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 20 = 140,
16/7 = 16 × 20/7 × 20 = 320/140 - Add the two like fractions:
35/140 + 320/140 = 35 + 320/140 = 355/140 - 355/140 simplified gives 71/28
- So, 5/20 + 16/7 = 71/28
In mixed form: 215/28
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