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Add 7/28 and 24/20

1st number: 7/28, 2nd number: 1 4/20

7/28 + 24/20 is 29/20.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 28 and 20 is 140

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
    7/28 = 7 × 5/28 × 5 = 35/140
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
    24/20 = 24 × 7/20 × 7 = 168/140
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    35/140 + 168/140 = 35 + 168/140 = 203/140
  5. 203/140 simplified gives 29/20
  6. So, 7/28 + 24/20 = 29/20
    In mixed form: 19/20

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