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Add 90/14 and 7/20

1st number: 6 6/14, 2nd number: 7/20

90/14 + 7/20 is 949/140.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 10 = 140,
    90/14 = 90 × 10/14 × 10 = 900/140
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
    7/20 = 7 × 7/20 × 7 = 49/140
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    900/140 + 49/140 = 900 + 49/140 = 949/140
  5. So, 90/14 + 7/20 = 949/140
    In mixed form: 6109/140

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