Add 20/7 and 14/24
1st number: 2 6/7, 2nd number: 14/24
20/7 + 14/24 is 289/84.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 24 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 24 = 168,
20/7 = 20 × 24/7 × 24 = 480/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
14/24 = 14 × 7/24 × 7 = 98/168 - Add the two like fractions:
480/168 + 98/168 = 480 + 98/168 = 578/168 - 578/168 simplified gives 289/84
- So, 20/7 + 14/24 = 289/84
In mixed form: 337/84
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