Add 4/24 and 20/7
1st number: 4/24, 2nd number: 2 6/7
4/24 + 20/7 is 127/42.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 7 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
4/24 = 4 × 7/24 × 7 = 28/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 24 = 168,
20/7 = 20 × 24/7 × 24 = 480/168 - Add the two like fractions:
28/168 + 480/168 = 28 + 480/168 = 508/168 - 508/168 simplified gives 127/42
- So, 4/24 + 20/7 = 127/42
In mixed form: 31/42
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