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Add 16/24 and 5/20

16/24 + 5/20 is 11/12.

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,
    16/24 = 16 × 5/24 × 5 = 80/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 6 = 120,
    5/20 = 5 × 6/20 × 6 = 30/120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    80/120 + 30/120 = 80 + 30/120 = 110/120
  5. 110/120 simplified gives 11/12
  6. So, 16/24 + 5/20 = 11/12

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