Add 3/5 and 20/24
3/5 + 20/24 is 43/30.
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,
3/5 = 3 × 24/5 × 24 = 72/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
20/24 = 20 × 5/24 × 5 = 100/120 - Add the two like fractions:
72/120 + 100/120 = 72 + 100/120 = 172/120 - 172/120 simplified gives 43/30
- So, 3/5 + 20/24 = 43/30
In mixed form: 113/30
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