Add 7/14 and 18/20
7/14 + 18/20 is 7/5.
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,
18/20 = 18 × 7/20 × 7 = 126/140 - Add the two like fractions:
70/140 + 126/140 = 70 + 126/140 = 196/140 - 196/140 simplified gives 7/5
- So, 7/14 + 18/20 = 7/5
In mixed form: 12/5
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