Add 20/3 and 35/14
1st number: 6 2/3, 2nd number: 2 7/14
20/3 + 35/14 is 55/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 14 is 42
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 14 = 42,
20/3 = 20 × 14/3 × 14 = 280/42 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 3 = 42,
35/14 = 35 × 3/14 × 3 = 105/42 - Add the two like fractions:
280/42 + 105/42 = 280 + 105/42 = 385/42 - 385/42 simplified gives 55/6
- So, 20/3 + 35/14 = 55/6
In mixed form: 91/6
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