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Add 20/24 and 14/49

20/24 + 14/49 is 47/42.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 24 and 49 is 1176

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1176
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 49 = 1176,
    20/24 = 20 × 49/24 × 49 = 980/1176
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 24 = 1176,
    14/49 = 14 × 24/49 × 24 = 336/1176
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    980/1176 + 336/1176 = 980 + 336/1176 = 1316/1176
  5. 1316/1176 simplified gives 47/42
  6. So, 20/24 + 14/49 = 47/42
    In mixed form: 15/42

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