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Add 24/20 and 24/56

1st number: 1 4/20, 2nd number: 24/56

24/20 + 24/56 is 57/35.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 20 and 56 is 280

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 14 = 280,
    24/20 = 24 × 14/20 × 14 = 336/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
    24/56 = 24 × 5/56 × 5 = 120/280
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    336/280 + 120/280 = 336 + 120/280 = 456/280
  5. 456/280 simplified gives 57/35
  6. So, 24/20 + 24/56 = 57/35
    In mixed form: 122/35

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