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Add 24/14 and 20/15

1st number: 1 10/14, 2nd number: 1 5/15

24/14 + 20/15 is 64/21.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 15 is 210

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 15 = 210,
    24/14 = 24 × 15/14 × 15 = 360/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 14 = 210,
    20/15 = 20 × 14/15 × 14 = 280/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    360/210 + 280/210 = 360 + 280/210 = 640/210
  5. 640/210 simplified gives 64/21
  6. So, 24/14 + 20/15 = 64/21
    In mixed form: 31/21

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