Add 20/14 and 15/3, Solve 1 6/14 + 5 0/3 as a fraction

Add 20/14 and 15/3

1^st number: 1 6/14, 2^nd number: 5 0/3

20/14 + 15/3 is 45/7.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 3 is 42

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42
For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 3 = 42,
20/14 = 20 × 3/14 × 3 = 60/42
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 14 = 42,
15/3 = 15 × 14/3 × 14 = 210/42
Add the two like fractions:
60/42 + 210/42 = 60 + 210/42 = 270/42
270/42 simplified gives 45/7
So, 20/14 + 15/3 = 45/7
In mixed form: 63/7

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