Add 20/5 and 3/14
1st number: 4 0/5, 2nd number: 3/14
20/5 + 3/14 is 59/14.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 14 is 70
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 14 = 70,
20/5 = 20 × 14/5 × 14 = 280/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 5 = 70,
3/14 = 3 × 5/14 × 5 = 15/70 - Add the two like fractions:
280/70 + 15/70 = 280 + 15/70 = 295/70 - 295/70 simplified gives 59/14
- So, 20/5 + 3/14 = 59/14
In mixed form: 43/14
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