Add 24/42 and 10/20
24/42 + 10/20 is 15/14.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 20 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 10 = 420,
24/42 = 24 × 10/42 × 10 = 240/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 21 = 420,
10/20 = 10 × 21/20 × 21 = 210/420 - Add the two like fractions:
240/420 + 210/420 = 240 + 210/420 = 450/420 - 450/420 simplified gives 15/14
- So, 24/42 + 10/20 = 15/14
In mixed form: 11/14
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