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Add 20/10 and 3/24

1st number: 2 0/10, 2nd number: 3/24

20/10 + 3/24 is 17/8.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 10 and 24 is 120

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 12 = 120,
    20/10 = 20 × 12/10 × 12 = 240/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
    3/24 = 3 × 5/24 × 5 = 15/120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    240/120 + 15/120 = 240 + 15/120 = 255/120
  5. 255/120 simplified gives 17/8
  6. So, 20/10 + 3/24 = 17/8
    In mixed form: 21/8

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