Add 24/20 and 7/14
1st number: 1 4/20, 2nd number: 7/14
24/20 + 7/14 is 17/10.
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,
7/14 = 7 × 10/14 × 10 = 70/140 - Add the two like fractions:
168/140 + 70/140 = 168 + 70/140 = 238/140 - 238/140 simplified gives 17/10
- So, 24/20 + 7/14 = 17/10
In mixed form: 17/10
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