Add 7/20 and 9/7
1st number: 7/20, 2nd number: 1 2/7
7/20 + 9/7 is 229/140.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 7 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
7/20 = 7 × 7/20 × 7 = 49/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 20 = 140,
9/7 = 9 × 20/7 × 20 = 180/140 - Add the two like fractions:
49/140 + 180/140 = 49 + 180/140 = 229/140 - So, 7/20 + 9/7 = 229/140
In mixed form: 189/140
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