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Add 14/20 and 27/24

1st number: 14/20, 2nd number: 1 3/24

14/20 + 27/24 is 73/40.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 20 and 24 is 120

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 6 = 120,
    14/20 = 14 × 6/20 × 6 = 84/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
    27/24 = 27 × 5/24 × 5 = 135/120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    84/120 + 135/120 = 84 + 135/120 = 219/120
  5. 219/120 simplified gives 73/40
  6. So, 14/20 + 27/24 = 73/40
    In mixed form: 133/40

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