Add 20/4 and 14/30
1st number: 5 0/4, 2nd number: 14/30
20/4 + 14/30 is 82/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 30 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 15 = 60,
20/4 = 20 × 15/4 × 15 = 300/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
14/30 = 14 × 2/30 × 2 = 28/60 - Add the two like fractions:
300/60 + 28/60 = 300 + 28/60 = 328/60 - 328/60 simplified gives 82/15
- So, 20/4 + 14/30 = 82/15
In mixed form: 57/15
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