Add 20/30 and 14/24
20/30 + 14/24 is 5/4.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 24 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
20/30 = 20 × 4/30 × 4 = 80/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
14/24 = 14 × 5/24 × 5 = 70/120 - Add the two like fractions:
80/120 + 70/120 = 80 + 70/120 = 150/120 - 150/120 simplified gives 5/4
- So, 20/30 + 14/24 = 5/4
In mixed form: 11/4
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