Add 20/14 and 16/18
1st number: 1 6/14, 2nd number: 16/18
20/14 + 16/18 is 146/63.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 18 is 126
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 9 = 126,
20/14 = 20 × 9/14 × 9 = 180/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 7 = 126,
16/18 = 16 × 7/18 × 7 = 112/126 - Add the two like fractions:
180/126 + 112/126 = 180 + 112/126 = 292/126 - 292/126 simplified gives 146/63
- So, 20/14 + 16/18 = 146/63
In mixed form: 220/63
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