Add 20/24 and 40/35, Solve 20/24 + 1 5/35 as a fraction

Add 20/24 and 40/35

1^st number: 20/24, 2^nd number: 1 5/35

20/24 + 40/35 is 83/42.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 35 is 840

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840
For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 35 = 840,
20/24 = 20 × 35/24 × 35 = 700/840
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 24 = 840,
40/35 = 40 × 24/35 × 24 = 960/840
Add the two like fractions:
700/840 + 960/840 = 700 + 960/840 = 1660/840
1660/840 simplified gives 83/42
So, 20/24 + 40/35 = 83/42
In mixed form: 141/42

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