Add 6/14 and 2/20
6/14 + 2/20 is 37/70.
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,
6/14 = 6 × 10/14 × 10 = 60/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
2/20 = 2 × 7/20 × 7 = 14/140 - Add the two like fractions:
60/140 + 14/140 = 60 + 14/140 = 74/140 - 74/140 simplified gives 37/70
- So, 6/14 + 2/20 = 37/70
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