Add 24/20 and 27/14
1st number: 1 4/20, 2nd number: 1 13/14
24/20 + 27/14 is 219/70.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 14 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 14 × 10 = 140,
27/14 = 27 × 10/14 × 10 = 270/140 - Add the two like fractions:
168/140 + 270/140 = 168 + 270/140 = 438/140 - 438/140 simplified gives 219/70
- So, 24/20 + 27/14 = 219/70
In mixed form: 39/70
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