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Add 90/14 and 20/5

1st number: 6 6/14, 2nd number: 4 0/5

90/14 + 20/5 is 73/7.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 5 is 70

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 5 = 70,
    90/14 = 90 × 5/14 × 5 = 450/70
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 14 = 70,
    20/5 = 20 × 14/5 × 14 = 280/70
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    450/70 + 280/70 = 450 + 280/70 = 730/70
  5. 730/70 simplified gives 73/7
  6. So, 90/14 + 20/5 = 73/7
    In mixed form: 103/7

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