Add 7/14 and 16/20
7/14 + 16/20 is 13/10.
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,
16/20 = 16 × 7/20 × 7 = 112/140 - Add the two like fractions:
70/140 + 112/140 = 70 + 112/140 = 182/140 - 182/140 simplified gives 13/10
- So, 7/14 + 16/20 = 13/10
In mixed form: 13/10
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