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Add 14/15 and 6/20

14/15 + 6/20 is 37/30.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 15 and 20 is 60

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 4 = 60,
    14/15 = 14 × 4/15 × 4 = 56/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
    6/20 = 6 × 3/20 × 3 = 18/60
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    56/60 + 18/60 = 56 + 18/60 = 74/60
  5. 74/60 simplified gives 37/30
  6. So, 14/15 + 6/20 = 37/30
    In mixed form: 17/30

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