Add 20/28 and 25/24, Solve 20/28 + 1 1/24 as a fraction

Add 20/28 and 25/24

1^st number: 20/28, 2^nd number: 1 1/24

20/28 + 25/24 is 295/168.

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,
25/24 = 25 × 7/24 × 7 = 175/168
Add the two like fractions:
120/168 + 175/168 = 120 + 175/168 = 295/168
So, 20/28 + 25/24 = 295/168
In mixed form: 1127/168

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