(17)/(20)+(1)/(4) - adding of fractions

Solution for the given fractions

• 17/20 + 1/4 = ?
• The common denominator of the two fractions is: 20
• 17/20 = (1*17)/(1*20) = 17/20
• 1/4 = (1*5)/(4*5) = 5/20
• Fractions adjusted to a common denominator
• 17/20 + 1/4 = 17/20 + 5/20
• (5+17)/20 = 22/20
• 22/20 = 11/10

Solution for the given fractions

$ \frac{17}{20 }+\frac{ 1}{4 }=? $

The common denominator of the two fractions is: 20

$ \frac{17}{20 }= \frac{(1*17)}{(1*20)} =\frac{ 17}{20} $

$ \frac{1}{4 }= \frac{(1*5)}{(4*5)} =\frac{ 5}{20} $

Fractions adjusted to a common denominator

$ \frac{17}{20 }+\frac{ 1}{4 }=\frac{ 17}{20 }+\frac{ 5}{20} $

$ \frac{(5+17)}{20 }=\frac{ 22}{20} $

$ \frac{22}{20 }=\frac{ 11}{10} $

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