Add 14/20 and 12/9
1st number: 14/20, 2nd number: 1 3/9
14/20 + 12/9 is 61/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 9 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
14/20 = 14 × 9/20 × 9 = 126/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 20 = 180,
12/9 = 12 × 20/9 × 20 = 240/180 - Add the two like fractions:
126/180 + 240/180 = 126 + 240/180 = 366/180 - 366/180 simplified gives 61/30
- So, 14/20 + 12/9 = 61/30
In mixed form: 21/30
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