Add 18/14 and 18/20
1st number: 1 4/14, 2nd number: 18/20
18/14 + 18/20 is 153/70.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 20 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 10 = 140,
18/14 = 18 × 10/14 × 10 = 180/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
18/20 = 18 × 7/20 × 7 = 126/140 - Add the two like fractions:
180/140 + 126/140 = 180 + 126/140 = 306/140 - 306/140 simplified gives 153/70
- So, 18/14 + 18/20 = 153/70
In mixed form: 213/70
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