Add 20/28 and 14/24
20/28 + 14/24 is 109/84.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 24 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 6 = 168,
20/28 = 20 × 6/28 × 6 = 120/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
14/24 = 14 × 7/24 × 7 = 98/168 - Add the two like fractions:
120/168 + 98/168 = 120 + 98/168 = 218/168 - 218/168 simplified gives 109/84
- So, 20/28 + 14/24 = 109/84
In mixed form: 125/84
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