Add 8/20 and 12/14
8/20 + 12/14 is 44/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 14 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
8/20 = 8 × 7/20 × 7 = 56/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 10 = 140,
12/14 = 12 × 10/14 × 10 = 120/140 - Add the two like fractions:
56/140 + 120/140 = 56 + 120/140 = 176/140 - 176/140 simplified gives 44/35
- So, 8/20 + 12/14 = 44/35
In mixed form: 19/35
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