Add 7/5 and 14/20
1st number: 1 2/5, 2nd number: 14/20
7/5 + 14/20 is 21/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 20 is 20
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 20 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 4 = 20,
7/5 = 7 × 4/5 × 4 = 28/20 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 1 = 20,
14/20 = 14 × 1/20 × 1 = 14/20 - Add the two like fractions:
28/20 + 14/20 = 28 + 14/20 = 42/20 - 42/20 simplified gives 21/10
- So, 7/5 + 14/20 = 21/10
In mixed form: 21/10
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