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Add 36/5 and 20/24

1st number: 7 1/5, 2nd number: 20/24

36/5 + 20/24 is 241/30.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 24 is 120

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 24 = 120,
    36/5 = 36 × 24/5 × 24 = 864/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
    20/24 = 20 × 5/24 × 5 = 100/120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    864/120 + 100/120 = 864 + 100/120 = 964/120
  5. 964/120 simplified gives 241/30
  6. So, 36/5 + 20/24 = 241/30
    In mixed form: 81/30

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