Add 14/30 and 20/24
14/30 + 20/24 is 13/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 24 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
14/30 = 14 × 4/30 × 4 = 56/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
20/24 = 20 × 5/24 × 5 = 100/120 - Add the two like fractions:
56/120 + 100/120 = 56 + 100/120 = 156/120 - 156/120 simplified gives 13/10
- So, 14/30 + 20/24 = 13/10
In mixed form: 13/10
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