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Add 2/24 and 63/20

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

2/24 + 63/20 is 97/30.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
    2/24 = 2 × 5/24 × 5 = 10/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 6 = 120,
    63/20 = 63 × 6/20 × 6 = 378/120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    10/120 + 378/120 = 10 + 378/120 = 388/120
  5. 388/120 simplified gives 97/30
  6. So, 2/24 + 63/20 = 97/30
    In mixed form: 37/30

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