Add 14/30 and 14/20
14/30 + 14/20 is 7/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 20 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
14/30 = 14 × 2/30 × 2 = 28/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
14/20 = 14 × 3/20 × 3 = 42/60 - Add the two like fractions:
28/60 + 42/60 = 28 + 42/60 = 70/60 - 70/60 simplified gives 7/6
- So, 14/30 + 14/20 = 7/6
In mixed form: 11/6
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