Add 20/5 and 24/7
1st number: 4 0/5, 2nd number: 3 3/7
20/5 + 24/7 is 52/7.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 7 is 35
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 35 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 7 = 35,
20/5 = 20 × 7/5 × 7 = 140/35 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 5 = 35,
24/7 = 24 × 5/7 × 5 = 120/35 - Add the two like fractions:
140/35 + 120/35 = 140 + 120/35 = 260/35 - 260/35 simplified gives 52/7
- So, 20/5 + 24/7 = 52/7
In mixed form: 73/7
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