Add 7/14 and 28/20
1st number: 7/14, 2nd number: 1 8/20
7/14 + 28/20 is 19/10.
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,
28/20 = 28 × 7/20 × 7 = 196/140 - Add the two like fractions:
70/140 + 196/140 = 70 + 196/140 = 266/140 - 266/140 simplified gives 19/10
- So, 7/14 + 28/20 = 19/10
In mixed form: 19/10
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