Add 24/20 and 9/21
1st number: 1 4/20, 2nd number: 9/21
24/20 + 9/21 is 57/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 21 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 21 = 420,
24/20 = 24 × 21/20 × 21 = 504/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 20 = 420,
9/21 = 9 × 20/21 × 20 = 180/420 - Add the two like fractions:
504/420 + 180/420 = 504 + 180/420 = 684/420 - 684/420 simplified gives 57/35
- So, 24/20 + 9/21 = 57/35
In mixed form: 122/35
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