Add 20/14 and 3/5
1st number: 1 6/14, 2nd number: 3/5
20/14 + 3/5 is 71/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 5 = 70,
20/14 = 20 × 5/14 × 5 = 100/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 14 = 70,
3/5 = 3 × 14/5 × 14 = 42/70 - Add the two like fractions:
100/70 + 42/70 = 100 + 42/70 = 142/70 - 142/70 simplified gives 71/35
- So, 20/14 + 3/5 = 71/35
In mixed form: 21/35
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