Add 20/12 and 6/14, Solve 1 8/12 + 6/14 as a fraction

Add 20/12 and 6/14

1^st number: 1 8/12, 2^nd number: 6/14

20/12 + 6/14 is 44/21.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 14 is 84

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 7 = 84,
20/12 = 20 × 7/12 × 7 = 140/84
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 6 = 84,
6/14 = 6 × 6/14 × 6 = 36/84
Add the two like fractions:
140/84 + 36/84 = 140 + 36/84 = 176/84
176/84 simplified gives 44/21
So, 20/12 + 6/14 = 44/21
In mixed form: 22/21

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