Add 24/20 and 18/7, Solve 1 4/20 + 2 4/7 as a fraction

Add 24/20 and 18/7

1^st number: 1 4/20, 2^nd number: 2 4/7

24/20 + 18/7 is 132/35.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 7 is 140

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
24/20 = 24 × 7/20 × 7 = 168/140
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 20 = 140,
18/7 = 18 × 20/7 × 20 = 360/140
Add the two like fractions:
168/140 + 360/140 = 168 + 360/140 = 528/140
528/140 simplified gives 132/35
So, 24/20 + 18/7 = 132/35
In mixed form: 327/35

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