Add 24/20 and 21/35
1st number: 1 4/20, 2nd number: 21/35
24/20 + 21/35 is 9/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 35 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 35 × 4 = 140,
21/35 = 21 × 4/35 × 4 = 84/140 - Add the two like fractions:
168/140 + 84/140 = 168 + 84/140 = 252/140 - 252/140 simplified gives 9/5
- So, 24/20 + 21/35 = 9/5
In mixed form: 14/5
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