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Add 20/14 and 48/15

1st number: 1 6/14, 2nd number: 3 3/15

20/14 + 48/15 is 162/35.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 15 is 210

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 15 = 210,
    20/14 = 20 × 15/14 × 15 = 300/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 14 = 210,
    48/15 = 48 × 14/15 × 14 = 672/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    300/210 + 672/210 = 300 + 672/210 = 972/210
  5. 972/210 simplified gives 162/35
  6. So, 20/14 + 48/15 = 162/35
    In mixed form: 422/35

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