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Add 14/10 and 8/20

1^st number: 1 4/10, 2^nd number: 8/20

14/10 + 8/20 is 9/5.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 10 and 20 is 20
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 20
2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 2 = 20,
   14/10 = 14 × 2/10 × 2 = 28/20
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 1 = 20,
   8/20 = 8 × 1/20 × 1 = 8/20
4. Add the two like fractions:
   28/20 + 8/20 = 28 + 8/20 = 36/20
5. 36/20 simplified gives 9/5
6. So, 14/10 + 8/20 = 9/5
   In mixed form: 14/5

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