Add 20/3 and 14/15
1st number: 6 2/3, 2nd number: 14/15
20/3 + 14/15 is 38/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 15 is 15
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 15 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 5 = 15,
20/3 = 20 × 5/3 × 5 = 100/15 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 1 = 15,
14/15 = 14 × 1/15 × 1 = 14/15 - Add the two like fractions:
100/15 + 14/15 = 100 + 14/15 = 114/15 - 114/15 simplified gives 38/5
- So, 20/3 + 14/15 = 38/5
In mixed form: 73/5
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