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Add 20/14 and 5/10

1st number: 1 6/14, 2nd number: 5/10

20/14 + 5/10 is 27/14.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 10 is 70

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 5 = 70,
    20/14 = 20 × 5/14 × 5 = 100/70
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 7 = 70,
    5/10 = 5 × 7/10 × 7 = 35/70
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    100/70 + 35/70 = 100 + 35/70 = 135/70
  5. 135/70 simplified gives 27/14
  6. So, 20/14 + 5/10 = 27/14
    In mixed form: 113/14

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