Add 14/5 and 20/6
1st number: 2 4/5, 2nd number: 3 2/6
14/5 + 20/6 is 92/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 6 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 6 = 30,
14/5 = 14 × 6/5 × 6 = 84/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
20/6 = 20 × 5/6 × 5 = 100/30 - Add the two like fractions:
84/30 + 100/30 = 84 + 100/30 = 184/30 - 184/30 simplified gives 92/15
- So, 14/5 + 20/6 = 92/15
In mixed form: 62/15
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