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Add 14/20 and 21/30

14/20 + 21/30 is 7/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 20 and 30 is 60

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
    14/20 = 14 × 3/20 × 3 = 42/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
    21/30 = 21 × 2/30 × 2 = 42/60
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    42/60 + 42/60 = 42 + 42/60 = 84/60
  5. 84/60 simplified gives 7/5
  6. So, 14/20 + 21/30 = 7/5
    In mixed form: 12/5

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