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Add 20/15 and 12/14

1st number: 1 5/15, 2nd number: 12/14

20/15 + 12/14 is 46/21.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 14 = 210,
    20/15 = 20 × 14/15 × 14 = 280/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 15 = 210,
    12/14 = 12 × 15/14 × 15 = 180/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    280/210 + 180/210 = 280 + 180/210 = 460/210
  5. 460/210 simplified gives 46/21
  6. So, 20/15 + 12/14 = 46/21
    In mixed form: 24/21

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