Add 10/7 and 24/20
1st number: 1 3/7, 2nd number: 1 4/20
10/7 + 24/20 is 92/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 20 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 20 = 140,
10/7 = 10 × 20/7 × 20 = 200/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
24/20 = 24 × 7/20 × 7 = 168/140 - Add the two like fractions:
200/140 + 168/140 = 200 + 168/140 = 368/140 - 368/140 simplified gives 92/35
- So, 10/7 + 24/20 = 92/35
In mixed form: 222/35
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