Add 14/15 and 2/20
14/15 + 2/20 is 31/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 20 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 4 = 60,
14/15 = 14 × 4/15 × 4 = 56/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
2/20 = 2 × 3/20 × 3 = 6/60 - Add the two like fractions:
56/60 + 6/60 = 56 + 6/60 = 62/60 - 62/60 simplified gives 31/30
- So, 14/15 + 2/20 = 31/30
In mixed form: 11/30
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