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Add 5/20 and 30/14

1st number: 5/20, 2nd number: 2 2/14

5/20 + 30/14 is 67/28.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 20 and 14 is 140

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
    5/20 = 5 × 7/20 × 7 = 35/140
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 10 = 140,
    30/14 = 30 × 10/14 × 10 = 300/140
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    35/140 + 300/140 = 35 + 300/140 = 335/140
  5. 335/140 simplified gives 67/28
  6. So, 5/20 + 30/14 = 67/28
    In mixed form: 211/28

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