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Add 15/14 and 20/4

1st number: 1 1/14, 2nd number: 5 0/4

15/14 + 20/4 is 85/14.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 4 is 28

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 28
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 2 = 28,
    15/14 = 15 × 2/14 × 2 = 30/28
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 7 = 28,
    20/4 = 20 × 7/4 × 7 = 140/28
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    30/28 + 140/28 = 30 + 140/28 = 170/28
  5. 170/28 simplified gives 85/14
  6. So, 15/14 + 20/4 = 85/14
    In mixed form: 61/14

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