Add 20/24 and 14/7, Solve 20/24 + 2 0/7 as a fraction

Add 20/24 and 14/7

1^st number: 20/24, 2^nd number: 2 0/7

20/24 + 14/7 is 17/6.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 7 is 168

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
20/24 = 20 × 7/24 × 7 = 140/168
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 24 = 168,
14/7 = 14 × 24/7 × 24 = 336/168
Add the two like fractions:
140/168 + 336/168 = 140 + 336/168 = 476/168
476/168 simplified gives 17/6
So, 20/24 + 14/7 = 17/6
In mixed form: 25/6

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