Add 20/3 and 12/14
1st number: 6 2/3, 2nd number: 12/14
20/3 + 12/14 is 158/21.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 14 is 42
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 14 = 42,
20/3 = 20 × 14/3 × 14 = 280/42 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 3 = 42,
12/14 = 12 × 3/14 × 3 = 36/42 - Add the two like fractions:
280/42 + 36/42 = 280 + 36/42 = 316/42 - 316/42 simplified gives 158/21
- So, 20/3 + 12/14 = 158/21
In mixed form: 711/21
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