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Add 24/20 and 21/9

1st number: 1 4/20, 2nd number: 2 3/9

24/20 + 21/9 is 53/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 20 and 9 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
    24/20 = 24 × 9/20 × 9 = 216/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 20 = 180,
    21/9 = 21 × 20/9 × 20 = 420/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    216/180 + 420/180 = 216 + 420/180 = 636/180
  5. 636/180 simplified gives 53/15
  6. So, 24/20 + 21/9 = 53/15
    In mixed form: 38/15

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