Add 24/3 and 20/28
1st number: 8 0/3, 2nd number: 20/28
24/3 + 20/28 is 61/7.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 28 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 28 = 84,
24/3 = 24 × 28/3 × 28 = 672/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
20/28 = 20 × 3/28 × 3 = 60/84 - Add the two like fractions:
672/84 + 60/84 = 672 + 60/84 = 732/84 - 732/84 simplified gives 61/7
- So, 24/3 + 20/28 = 61/7
In mixed form: 85/7
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