Add 14/6 and 14/20
1st number: 2 2/6, 2nd number: 14/20
14/6 + 14/20 is 91/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 20 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 10 = 60,
14/6 = 14 × 10/6 × 10 = 140/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
14/20 = 14 × 3/20 × 3 = 42/60 - Add the two like fractions:
140/60 + 42/60 = 140 + 42/60 = 182/60 - 182/60 simplified gives 91/30
- So, 14/6 + 14/20 = 91/30
In mixed form: 31/30
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