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Add 14/20 and 12/7

1st number: 14/20, 2nd number: 1 5/7

14/20 + 12/7 is 169/70.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 20 and 7 is 140

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
    14/20 = 14 × 7/20 × 7 = 98/140
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 20 = 140,
    12/7 = 12 × 20/7 × 20 = 240/140
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    98/140 + 240/140 = 98 + 240/140 = 338/140
  5. 338/140 simplified gives 169/70
  6. So, 14/20 + 12/7 = 169/70
    In mixed form: 229/70

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