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
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 20 = 140,
24/7 = 24 × 20/7 × 20 = 480/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
10/20 = 10 × 7/20 × 7 = 70/140 - Add the two like fractions:
480/140 + 70/140 = 480 + 70/140 = 550/140 - 550/140 simplified gives 55/14
- So, 24/7 + 10/20 = 55/14
In mixed form: 313/14
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