Add 24/20 and 14/15, Solve 1 4/20 + 14/15 as a fraction

Add 24/20 and 14/15

1^st number: 1 4/20, 2^nd number: 14/15

24/20 + 14/15 is 32/15.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 15 is 60

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
24/20 = 24 × 3/20 × 3 = 72/60
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 4 = 60,
14/15 = 14 × 4/15 × 4 = 56/60
Add the two like fractions:
72/60 + 56/60 = 72 + 56/60 = 128/60
128/60 simplified gives 32/15
So, 24/20 + 14/15 = 32/15
In mixed form: 22/15

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