Add 20/14 and 42/15
1st number: 1 6/14, 2nd number: 2 12/15
20/14 + 42/15 is 148/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 15 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 15 = 210,
20/14 = 20 × 15/14 × 15 = 300/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 14 = 210,
42/15 = 42 × 14/15 × 14 = 588/210 - Add the two like fractions:
300/210 + 588/210 = 300 + 588/210 = 888/210 - 888/210 simplified gives 148/35
- So, 20/14 + 42/15 = 148/35
In mixed form: 48/35
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