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Add 14/5 and 14/20

1^st number: 2 4/5, 2^nd number: 14/20

14/5 + 14/20 is 7/2.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 20 is 20
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 20
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 4 = 20,
   14/5 = 14 × 4/5 × 4 = 56/20
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 1 = 20,
   14/20 = 14 × 1/20 × 1 = 14/20
4. Add the two like fractions:
   56/20 + 14/20 = 56 + 14/20 = 70/20
5. 70/20 simplified gives 7/2
6. So, 14/5 + 14/20 = 7/2
   In mixed form: 31/2

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