Add 20/5 and 16/24
1st number: 4 0/5, 2nd number: 16/24
20/5 + 16/24 is 14/3.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 24 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 24 = 120,
20/5 = 20 × 24/5 × 24 = 480/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
16/24 = 16 × 5/24 × 5 = 80/120 - Add the two like fractions:
480/120 + 80/120 = 480 + 80/120 = 560/120 - 560/120 simplified gives 14/3
- So, 20/5 + 16/24 = 14/3
In mixed form: 42/3
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