Add 14/12 and 18/20
1st number: 1 2/12, 2nd number: 18/20
14/12 + 18/20 is 31/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 20 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
14/12 = 14 × 5/12 × 5 = 70/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
18/20 = 18 × 3/20 × 3 = 54/60 - Add the two like fractions:
70/60 + 54/60 = 70 + 54/60 = 124/60 - 124/60 simplified gives 31/15
- So, 14/12 + 18/20 = 31/15
In mixed form: 21/15
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