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Add 20/14 and 3/6

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

20/14 + 3/6 is 27/14.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 6 is 42

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 3 = 42,
    20/14 = 20 × 3/14 × 3 = 60/42
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 7 = 42,
    3/6 = 3 × 7/6 × 7 = 21/42
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    60/42 + 21/42 = 60 + 21/42 = 81/42
  5. 81/42 simplified gives 27/14
  6. So, 20/14 + 3/6 = 27/14
    In mixed form: 113/14

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