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Add 20/24 and 9/28

20/24 + 9/28 is 97/84.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 24 and 28 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 28 × 6 = 168,
    9/28 = 9 × 6/28 × 6 = 54/168
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    140/168 + 54/168 = 140 + 54/168 = 194/168
  5. 194/168 simplified gives 97/84
  6. So, 20/24 + 9/28 = 97/84
    In mixed form: 113/84

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