Add 24/20 and 72/35, Solve 1 4/20 + 2 2/35 as a fraction

Add 24/20 and 72/35

1^st number: 1 4/20, 2^nd number: 2 2/35

24/20 + 72/35 is 114/35.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 35 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 35 × 4 = 140,
72/35 = 72 × 4/35 × 4 = 288/140
Add the two like fractions:
168/140 + 288/140 = 168 + 288/140 = 456/140
456/140 simplified gives 114/35
So, 24/20 + 72/35 = 114/35
In mixed form: 39/35

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