Add 5/3 and 14/20, Solve 1 2/3 + 14/20 as a fraction

Add 5/3 and 14/20

1^st number: 1 2/3, 2^nd number: 14/20

5/3 + 14/20 is 71/30.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 20 is 60

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 20 = 60,
5/3 = 5 × 20/3 × 20 = 100/60
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
14/20 = 14 × 3/20 × 3 = 42/60
Add the two like fractions:
100/60 + 42/60 = 100 + 42/60 = 142/60
142/60 simplified gives 71/30
So, 5/3 + 14/20 = 71/30
In mixed form: 211/30

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