Add 20/14 and 42/9
1st number: 1 6/14, 2nd number: 4 6/9
20/14 + 42/9 is 128/21.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 9 is 126
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 9 = 126,
20/14 = 20 × 9/14 × 9 = 180/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 14 = 126,
42/9 = 42 × 14/9 × 14 = 588/126 - Add the two like fractions:
180/126 + 588/126 = 180 + 588/126 = 768/126 - 768/126 simplified gives 128/21
- So, 20/14 + 42/9 = 128/21
In mixed form: 62/21
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