Add 14/20 and 28/6, Solve 14/20 + 4 4/6 as a fraction

Add 14/20 and 28/6

1^st number: 14/20, 2^nd number: 4 4/6

14/20 + 28/6 is 161/30.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 6 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 6 × 10 = 60,
28/6 = 28 × 10/6 × 10 = 280/60
Add the two like fractions:
42/60 + 280/60 = 42 + 280/60 = 322/60
322/60 simplified gives 161/30
So, 14/20 + 28/6 = 161/30
In mixed form: 511/30

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