Add 14/20 and 9/16
14/20 + 9/16 is 101/80.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 16 is 80
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 4 = 80,
14/20 = 14 × 4/20 × 4 = 56/80 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 5 = 80,
9/16 = 9 × 5/16 × 5 = 45/80 - Add the two like fractions:
56/80 + 45/80 = 56 + 45/80 = 101/80 - So, 14/20 + 9/16 = 101/80
In mixed form: 121/80
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