Add 20/14 and 10/3, Solve 1 6/14 + 3 1/3 as a fraction

Add 20/14 and 10/3

1^st number: 1 6/14, 2^nd number: 3 1/3

20/14 + 10/3 is 100/21.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 3 is 42

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42
For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 3 = 42,
20/14 = 20 × 3/14 × 3 = 60/42
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 14 = 42,
10/3 = 10 × 14/3 × 14 = 140/42
Add the two like fractions:
60/42 + 140/42 = 60 + 140/42 = 200/42
200/42 simplified gives 100/21
So, 20/14 + 10/3 = 100/21
In mixed form: 416/21

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