Add 9/14 and 2/20
9/14 + 2/20 is 26/35.
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,
9/14 = 9 × 10/14 × 10 = 90/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
2/20 = 2 × 7/20 × 7 = 14/140 - Add the two like fractions:
90/140 + 14/140 = 90 + 14/140 = 104/140 - 104/140 simplified gives 26/35
- So, 9/14 + 2/20 = 26/35
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