Add 15/20 and 16/14
1st number: 15/20, 2nd number: 1 2/14
15/20 + 16/14 is 53/28.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 14 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
15/20 = 15 × 7/20 × 7 = 105/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 10 = 140,
16/14 = 16 × 10/14 × 10 = 160/140 - Add the two like fractions:
105/140 + 160/140 = 105 + 160/140 = 265/140 - 265/140 simplified gives 53/28
- So, 15/20 + 16/14 = 53/28
In mixed form: 125/28
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