Add 9/20 and 7/14
9/20 + 7/14 is 19/20.
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,
9/20 = 9 × 7/20 × 7 = 63/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 10 = 140,
7/14 = 7 × 10/14 × 10 = 70/140 - Add the two like fractions:
63/140 + 70/140 = 63 + 70/140 = 133/140 - 133/140 simplified gives 19/20
- So, 9/20 + 7/14 = 19/20
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