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Add 20/14 and 14/16

1st number: 1 6/14, 2nd number: 14/16

20/14 + 14/16 is 129/56.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 16 is 112

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 112
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 8 = 112,
    20/14 = 20 × 8/14 × 8 = 160/112
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
    14/16 = 14 × 7/16 × 7 = 98/112
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    160/112 + 98/112 = 160 + 98/112 = 258/112
  5. 258/112 simplified gives 129/56
  6. So, 20/14 + 14/16 = 129/56
    In mixed form: 217/56

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