Add 9/14 and 32/20
1st number: 9/14, 2nd number: 1 12/20
9/14 + 32/20 is 157/70.
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,
32/20 = 32 × 7/20 × 7 = 224/140 - Add the two like fractions:
90/140 + 224/140 = 90 + 224/140 = 314/140 - 314/140 simplified gives 157/70
- So, 9/14 + 32/20 = 157/70
In mixed form: 217/70
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