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Add 15/24 and 20/14

1st number: 15/24, 2nd number: 1 6/14

15/24 + 20/14 is 115/56.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 24 and 14 is 168

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
    15/24 = 15 × 7/24 × 7 = 105/168
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 12 = 168,
    20/14 = 20 × 12/14 × 12 = 240/168
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    105/168 + 240/168 = 105 + 240/168 = 345/168
  5. 345/168 simplified gives 115/56
  6. So, 15/24 + 20/14 = 115/56
    In mixed form: 23/56

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