Add 24/8 and 12/20
1st number: 3 0/8, 2nd number: 12/20
24/8 + 12/20 is 18/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 20 is 40
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 40 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 5 = 40,
24/8 = 24 × 5/8 × 5 = 120/40 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 2 = 40,
12/20 = 12 × 2/20 × 2 = 24/40 - Add the two like fractions:
120/40 + 24/40 = 120 + 24/40 = 144/40 - 144/40 simplified gives 18/5
- So, 24/8 + 12/20 = 18/5
In mixed form: 33/5
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