Add 20/14 and 5/9
1st number: 1 6/14, 2nd number: 5/9
20/14 + 5/9 is 125/63.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 9 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 9 × 14 = 126,
5/9 = 5 × 14/9 × 14 = 70/126 - Add the two like fractions:
180/126 + 70/126 = 180 + 70/126 = 250/126 - 250/126 simplified gives 125/63
- So, 20/14 + 5/9 = 125/63
In mixed form: 162/63
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