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Add 20/14 and 30/18

1st number: 1 6/14, 2nd number: 1 12/18

20/14 + 30/18 is 65/21.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 18 is 126

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 9 = 126,
    20/14 = 20 × 9/14 × 9 = 180/126
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 7 = 126,
    30/18 = 30 × 7/18 × 7 = 210/126
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    180/126 + 210/126 = 180 + 210/126 = 390/126
  5. 390/126 simplified gives 65/21
  6. So, 20/14 + 30/18 = 65/21
    In mixed form: 32/21

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