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Add 14/7 and 24/20

1st number: 2 0/7, 2nd number: 1 4/20

14/7 + 24/20 is 16/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 20 = 140,
    14/7 = 14 × 20/7 × 20 = 280/140
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
    24/20 = 24 × 7/20 × 7 = 168/140
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    280/140 + 168/140 = 280 + 168/140 = 448/140
  5. 448/140 simplified gives 16/5
  6. So, 14/7 + 24/20 = 16/5
    In mixed form: 31/5

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