Add 14/4 and 12/20
1st number: 3 2/4, 2nd number: 12/20
14/4 + 12/20 is 41/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 20 is 20
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 20 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 5 = 20,
14/4 = 14 × 5/4 × 5 = 70/20 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 1 = 20,
12/20 = 12 × 1/20 × 1 = 12/20 - Add the two like fractions:
70/20 + 12/20 = 70 + 12/20 = 82/20 - 82/20 simplified gives 41/10
- So, 14/4 + 12/20 = 41/10
In mixed form: 41/10
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