Add 2/20 and 10/24
2/20 + 10/24 is 31/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 6 = 120,
2/20 = 2 × 6/20 × 6 = 12/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
10/24 = 10 × 5/24 × 5 = 50/120 - Add the two like fractions:
12/120 + 50/120 = 12 + 50/120 = 62/120 - 62/120 simplified gives 31/60
- So, 2/20 + 10/24 = 31/60
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