Add 7/14 and 1/20
7/14 + 1/20 is 11/20.
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,
7/14 = 7 × 10/14 × 10 = 70/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
1/20 = 1 × 7/20 × 7 = 7/140 - Add the two like fractions:
70/140 + 7/140 = 70 + 7/140 = 77/140 - 77/140 simplified gives 11/20
- So, 7/14 + 1/20 = 11/20
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