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Add 14/20 and 90/15

1st number: 14/20, 2nd number: 6 0/15

14/20 + 90/15 is 67/10.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
    14/20 = 14 × 3/20 × 3 = 42/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 4 = 60,
    90/15 = 90 × 4/15 × 4 = 360/60
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    42/60 + 360/60 = 42 + 360/60 = 402/60
  5. 402/60 simplified gives 67/10
  6. So, 14/20 + 90/15 = 67/10
    In mixed form: 67/10

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