Add 24/20 and 8/28
1st number: 1 4/20, 2nd number: 8/28
24/20 + 8/28 is 52/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 28 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 28 × 5 = 140,
8/28 = 8 × 5/28 × 5 = 40/140 - Add the two like fractions:
168/140 + 40/140 = 168 + 40/140 = 208/140 - 208/140 simplified gives 52/35
- So, 24/20 + 8/28 = 52/35
In mixed form: 117/35
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