Add 20/5 and 2/24
1st number: 4 0/5, 2nd number: 2/24
20/5 + 2/24 is 49/12.
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,
2/24 = 2 × 5/24 × 5 = 10/120 - Add the two like fractions:
480/120 + 10/120 = 480 + 10/120 = 490/120 - 490/120 simplified gives 49/12
- So, 20/5 + 2/24 = 49/12
In mixed form: 41/12
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