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Add 20/14 and 18/24

1st number: 1 6/14, 2nd number: 18/24

20/14 + 18/24 is 61/28.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 12 = 168,
    20/14 = 20 × 12/14 × 12 = 240/168
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
    18/24 = 18 × 7/24 × 7 = 126/168
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    240/168 + 126/168 = 240 + 126/168 = 366/168
  5. 366/168 simplified gives 61/28
  6. So, 20/14 + 18/24 = 61/28
    In mixed form: 25/28

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