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Add 14/20 and 12/5

1st number: 14/20, 2nd number: 2 2/5

14/20 + 12/5 is 31/10.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 20 and 5 is 20

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 20
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 1 = 20,
    14/20 = 14 × 1/20 × 1 = 14/20
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 4 = 20,
    12/5 = 12 × 4/5 × 4 = 48/20
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    14/20 + 48/20 = 14 + 48/20 = 62/20
  5. 62/20 simplified gives 31/10
  6. So, 14/20 + 12/5 = 31/10
    In mixed form: 31/10

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