Add 4/20 and 14/3
1st number: 4/20, 2nd number: 4 2/3
4/20 + 14/3 is 73/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 3 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
4/20 = 4 × 3/20 × 3 = 12/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 20 = 60,
14/3 = 14 × 20/3 × 20 = 280/60 - Add the two like fractions:
12/60 + 280/60 = 12 + 280/60 = 292/60 - 292/60 simplified gives 73/15
- So, 4/20 + 14/3 = 73/15
In mixed form: 413/15
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