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Add 5/28 and 24/20

1st number: 5/28, 2nd number: 1 4/20

5/28 + 24/20 is 193/140.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 28 and 20 is 140
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
    5/28 = 5 × 5/28 × 5 = 25/140
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
    24/20 = 24 × 7/20 × 7 = 168/140
  4. Add the two fractions:
    25/140 + 168/140 = 25 + 168/140 = 193/140
  5. So, 5/28 + 24/20 = 193/140
    In mixed form: 153/140

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