Add 14/15 and 8/20
14/15 + 8/20 is 4/3.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 4 = 60,
14/15 = 14 × 4/15 × 4 = 56/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
8/20 = 8 × 3/20 × 3 = 24/60 - Add the two like fractions:
56/60 + 24/60 = 56 + 24/60 = 80/60 - 80/60 simplified gives 4/3
- So, 14/15 + 8/20 = 4/3
In mixed form: 11/3
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