Add 14/20 and 18/15, Solve 14/20 + 1 3/15 as a fraction

Add 14/20 and 18/15

1^st number: 14/20, 2^nd number: 1 3/15

14/20 + 18/15 is 19/10.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 15 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 15 × 4 = 60,
18/15 = 18 × 4/15 × 4 = 72/60
Add the two like fractions:
42/60 + 72/60 = 42 + 72/60 = 114/60
114/60 simplified gives 19/10
So, 14/20 + 18/15 = 19/10
In mixed form: 19/10

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