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Add 3/14 and 20/16

1st number: 3/14, 2nd number: 1 4/16

3/14 + 20/16 is 41/28.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 16 is 112

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 112
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 8 = 112,
    3/14 = 3 × 8/14 × 8 = 24/112
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
    20/16 = 20 × 7/16 × 7 = 140/112
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    24/112 + 140/112 = 24 + 140/112 = 164/112
  5. 164/112 simplified gives 41/28
  6. So, 3/14 + 20/16 = 41/28
    In mixed form: 113/28

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