Add 14/20 and 16/12
1st number: 14/20, 2nd number: 1 4/12
14/20 + 16/12 is 61/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 12 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
14/20 = 14 × 3/20 × 3 = 42/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
16/12 = 16 × 5/12 × 5 = 80/60 - Add the two like fractions:
42/60 + 80/60 = 42 + 80/60 = 122/60 - 122/60 simplified gives 61/30
- So, 14/20 + 16/12 = 61/30
In mixed form: 21/30
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