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Add 20/24 and 7/18

20/24 + 7/18 is 11/9.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 24 and 18 is 72

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
    20/24 = 20 × 3/24 × 3 = 60/72
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 4 = 72,
    7/18 = 7 × 4/18 × 4 = 28/72
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    60/72 + 28/72 = 60 + 28/72 = 88/72
  5. 88/72 simplified gives 11/9
  6. So, 20/24 + 7/18 = 11/9
    In mixed form: 12/9

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