Add 7/9 and 20/14
1st number: 7/9, 2nd number: 1 6/14
7/9 + 20/14 is 139/63.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 14 is 126
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 14 = 126,
7/9 = 7 × 14/9 × 14 = 98/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 9 = 126,
20/14 = 20 × 9/14 × 9 = 180/126 - Add the two like fractions:
98/126 + 180/126 = 98 + 180/126 = 278/126 - 278/126 simplified gives 139/63
- So, 7/9 + 20/14 = 139/63
In mixed form: 213/63
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