Add 14/20 and 8/30
14/20 + 8/30 is 29/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
14/20 = 14 × 3/20 × 3 = 42/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
8/30 = 8 × 2/30 × 2 = 16/60 - Add the two like fractions:
42/60 + 16/60 = 42 + 16/60 = 58/60 - 58/60 simplified gives 29/30
- So, 14/20 + 8/30 = 29/30
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