Add 12/14 and 20/24
12/14 + 20/24 is 71/42.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 24 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 12 = 168,
12/14 = 12 × 12/14 × 12 = 144/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
20/24 = 20 × 7/24 × 7 = 140/168 - Add the two like fractions:
144/168 + 140/168 = 144 + 140/168 = 284/168 - 284/168 simplified gives 71/42
- So, 12/14 + 20/24 = 71/42
In mixed form: 129/42
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