Add 14/24 and 9/20
14/24 + 9/20 is 31/30.
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,
9/20 = 9 × 6/20 × 6 = 54/120 - Add the two like fractions:
70/120 + 54/120 = 70 + 54/120 = 124/120 - 124/120 simplified gives 31/30
- So, 14/24 + 9/20 = 31/30
In mixed form: 11/30
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