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Add 24/7 and 10/20

1st number: 3 3/7, 2nd number: 10/20

24/7 + 10/20 is 55/14.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 7 and 20 is 140

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 20 = 140,
    24/7 = 24 × 20/7 × 20 = 480/140
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
    10/20 = 10 × 7/20 × 7 = 70/140
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    480/140 + 70/140 = 480 + 70/140 = 550/140
  5. 550/140 simplified gives 55/14
  6. So, 24/7 + 10/20 = 55/14
    In mixed form: 313/14

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