Add 20/14 and 6/3
1st number: 1 6/14, 2nd number: 2 0/3
20/14 + 6/3 is 24/7.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 3 is 42
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 3 = 42,
20/14 = 20 × 3/14 × 3 = 60/42 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 14 = 42,
6/3 = 6 × 14/3 × 14 = 84/42 - Add the two like fractions:
60/42 + 84/42 = 60 + 84/42 = 144/42 - 144/42 simplified gives 24/7
- So, 20/14 + 6/3 = 24/7
In mixed form: 33/7
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