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Add 3/2 and 14/20

1st number: 1 1/2, 2nd number: 14/20

3/2 + 14/20 is 11/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 20 is 20

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 20
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 10 = 20,
    3/2 = 3 × 10/2 × 10 = 30/20
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 1 = 20,
    14/20 = 14 × 1/20 × 1 = 14/20
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    30/20 + 14/20 = 30 + 14/20 = 44/20
  5. 44/20 simplified gives 11/5
  6. So, 3/2 + 14/20 = 11/5
    In mixed form: 21/5

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