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Add 7/20 and 7/24

7/20 + 7/24 is 77/120.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 24 is 120
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 6 = 120,
   7/20 = 7 × 6/20 × 6 = 42/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
   7/24 = 7 × 5/24 × 5 = 35/120
4. Add the two like fractions:
   42/120 + 35/120 = 42 + 35/120 = 77/120
5. So, 7/20 + 7/24 = 77/120

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