Add 14/24 and 42/20
1st number: 14/24, 2nd number: 2 2/20
14/24 + 42/20 is 161/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 20 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
14/24 = 14 × 5/24 × 5 = 70/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 6 = 120,
42/20 = 42 × 6/20 × 6 = 252/120 - Add the two like fractions:
70/120 + 252/120 = 70 + 252/120 = 322/120 - 322/120 simplified gives 161/60
- So, 14/24 + 42/20 = 161/60
In mixed form: 241/60
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