Add 5/7 and 16/20
5/7 + 16/20 is 53/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 20 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 20 = 140,
5/7 = 5 × 20/7 × 20 = 100/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
16/20 = 16 × 7/20 × 7 = 112/140 - Add the two like fractions:
100/140 + 112/140 = 100 + 112/140 = 212/140 - 212/140 simplified gives 53/35
- So, 5/7 + 16/20 = 53/35
In mixed form: 118/35
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