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Add 14/20 and 18/28

14/20 + 18/28 is 47/35.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 20 and 28 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 28 × 5 = 140,
    18/28 = 18 × 5/28 × 5 = 90/140
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    98/140 + 90/140 = 98 + 90/140 = 188/140
  5. 188/140 simplified gives 47/35
  6. So, 14/20 + 18/28 = 47/35
    In mixed form: 112/35

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