Add 24/20 and 7/3
1st number: 1 4/20, 2nd number: 2 1/3
24/20 + 7/3 is 53/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 3 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
24/20 = 24 × 3/20 × 3 = 72/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 20 = 60,
7/3 = 7 × 20/3 × 20 = 140/60 - Add the two like fractions:
72/60 + 140/60 = 72 + 140/60 = 212/60 - 212/60 simplified gives 53/15
- So, 24/20 + 7/3 = 53/15
In mixed form: 38/15
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