Add 18/5 and 20/14
1st number: 3 3/5, 2nd number: 1 6/14
18/5 + 20/14 is 176/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 14 is 70
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 14 = 70,
18/5 = 18 × 14/5 × 14 = 252/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 5 = 70,
20/14 = 20 × 5/14 × 5 = 100/70 - Add the two like fractions:
252/70 + 100/70 = 252 + 100/70 = 352/70 - 352/70 simplified gives 176/35
- So, 18/5 + 20/14 = 176/35
In mixed form: 51/35
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