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Add 2/14 and 20/15

1st number: 2/14, 2nd number: 1 5/15

2/14 + 20/15 is 31/21.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 15 is 210

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 15 = 210,
    2/14 = 2 × 15/14 × 15 = 30/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 14 = 210,
    20/15 = 20 × 14/15 × 14 = 280/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    30/210 + 280/210 = 30 + 280/210 = 310/210
  5. 310/210 simplified gives 31/21
  6. So, 2/14 + 20/15 = 31/21
    In mixed form: 110/21

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