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Add 20/14 and 28/5

1st number: 1 6/14, 2nd number: 5 3/5

20/14 + 28/5 is 246/35.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 5 is 70

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 5 = 70,
    20/14 = 20 × 5/14 × 5 = 100/70
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 14 = 70,
    28/5 = 28 × 14/5 × 14 = 392/70
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    100/70 + 392/70 = 100 + 392/70 = 492/70
  5. 492/70 simplified gives 246/35
  6. So, 20/14 + 28/5 = 246/35
    In mixed form: 71/35

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