Add 20/24 and 42/7, Solve 20/24 + 6 0/7 as a fraction

Add 20/24 and 42/7

1^st number: 20/24, 2^nd number: 6 0/7

20/24 + 42/7 is 41/6.

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,
42/7 = 42 × 24/7 × 24 = 1008/168
Add the two like fractions:
140/168 + 1008/168 = 140 + 1008/168 = 1148/168
1148/168 simplified gives 41/6
So, 20/24 + 42/7 = 41/6
In mixed form: 65/6

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