Add 24/7 and 2/20
1st number: 3 3/7, 2nd number: 2/20
24/7 + 2/20 is 247/70.
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,
2/20 = 2 × 7/20 × 7 = 14/140 - Add the two like fractions:
480/140 + 14/140 = 480 + 14/140 = 494/140 - 494/140 simplified gives 247/70
- So, 24/7 + 2/20 = 247/70
In mixed form: 337/70
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