Add 20/24 and 6/7
20/24 + 6/7 is 71/42.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
6/7 = 6 × 24/7 × 24 = 144/168 - Add the two like fractions:
140/168 + 144/168 = 140 + 144/168 = 284/168 - 284/168 simplified gives 71/42
- So, 20/24 + 6/7 = 71/42
In mixed form: 129/42
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