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Add 21/20 and 10/24

1st number: 1 1/20, 2nd number: 10/24

21/20 + 10/24 is 22/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 20 and 24 is 120

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 6 = 120,
    21/20 = 21 × 6/20 × 6 = 126/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
    10/24 = 10 × 5/24 × 5 = 50/120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    126/120 + 50/120 = 126 + 50/120 = 176/120
  5. 176/120 simplified gives 22/15
  6. So, 21/20 + 10/24 = 22/15
    In mixed form: 17/15

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