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Add 20/14 and 16/15

1st number: 1 6/14, 2nd number: 1 1/15

20/14 + 16/15 is 262/105.

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,
    20/14 = 20 × 15/14 × 15 = 300/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 14 = 210,
    16/15 = 16 × 14/15 × 14 = 224/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    300/210 + 224/210 = 300 + 224/210 = 524/210
  5. 524/210 simplified gives 262/105
  6. So, 20/14 + 16/15 = 262/105
    In mixed form: 252/105

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