Add 20/24 and 5/9
20/24 + 5/9 is 25/18.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 9 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
20/24 = 20 × 3/24 × 3 = 60/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 8 = 72,
5/9 = 5 × 8/9 × 8 = 40/72 - Add the two like fractions:
60/72 + 40/72 = 60 + 40/72 = 100/72 - 100/72 simplified gives 25/18
- So, 20/24 + 5/9 = 25/18
In mixed form: 17/18
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