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Add 7/24 and 10/20

7/24 + 10/20 is 19/24.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 24 and 20 is 120

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
    7/24 = 7 × 5/24 × 5 = 35/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 6 = 120,
    10/20 = 10 × 6/20 × 6 = 60/120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    35/120 + 60/120 = 35 + 60/120 = 95/120
  5. 95/120 simplified gives 19/24
  6. So, 7/24 + 10/20 = 19/24

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