Add 20/14 and 21/16
1st number: 1 6/14, 2nd number: 1 5/16
20/14 + 21/16 is 307/112.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 8 = 112,
20/14 = 20 × 8/14 × 8 = 160/112 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
21/16 = 21 × 7/16 × 7 = 147/112 - Add the two like fractions:
160/112 + 147/112 = 160 + 147/112 = 307/112 - So, 20/14 + 21/16 = 307/112
In mixed form: 283/112
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