Add 5/20 and 3/24
5/20 + 3/24 is 3/8.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 24 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 6 = 120,
5/20 = 5 × 6/20 × 6 = 30/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
3/24 = 3 × 5/24 × 5 = 15/120 - Add the two like fractions:
30/120 + 15/120 = 30 + 15/120 = 45/120 - 45/120 simplified gives 3/8
- So, 5/20 + 3/24 = 3/8
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