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Add 20/24 and 5/14

20/24 + 5/14 is 25/21.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
    20/24 = 20 × 7/24 × 7 = 140/168
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 12 = 168,
    5/14 = 5 × 12/14 × 12 = 60/168
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    140/168 + 60/168 = 140 + 60/168 = 200/168
  5. 200/168 simplified gives 25/21
  6. So, 20/24 + 5/14 = 25/21
    In mixed form: 14/21

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