Add 14/20 and 20/14
1st number: 14/20, 2nd number: 1 6/14
14/20 + 20/14 is 149/70.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 14 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
14/20 = 14 × 7/20 × 7 = 98/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 10 = 140,
20/14 = 20 × 10/14 × 10 = 200/140 - Add the two like fractions:
98/140 + 200/140 = 98 + 200/140 = 298/140 - 298/140 simplified gives 149/70
- So, 14/20 + 20/14 = 149/70
In mixed form: 29/70
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