Add 14/2 and 20/60
1st number: 7 0/2, 2nd number: 20/60
14/2 + 20/60 is 22/3.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 60 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 30 = 60,
14/2 = 14 × 30/2 × 30 = 420/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
20/60 = 20 × 1/60 × 1 = 20/60 - Add the two like fractions:
420/60 + 20/60 = 420 + 20/60 = 440/60 - 440/60 simplified gives 22/3
- So, 14/2 + 20/60 = 22/3
In mixed form: 71/3
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