Add 14/20 and 3/15
14/20 + 3/15 is 9/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
3/15 = 3 × 4/15 × 4 = 12/60 - Add the two like fractions:
42/60 + 12/60 = 42 + 12/60 = 54/60 - 54/60 simplified gives 9/10
- So, 14/20 + 3/15 = 9/10
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