Add 10/14 and 48/20, Solve 10/14 + 2 8/20 as a fraction

Add 10/14 and 48/20

1^st number: 10/14, 2^nd number: 2 8/20

10/14 + 48/20 is 109/35.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 20 is 140

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 10 = 140,
10/14 = 10 × 10/14 × 10 = 100/140
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
48/20 = 48 × 7/20 × 7 = 336/140
Add the two like fractions:
100/140 + 336/140 = 100 + 336/140 = 436/140
436/140 simplified gives 109/35
So, 10/14 + 48/20 = 109/35
In mixed form: 34/35

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