Add 8/24 and 18/20
8/24 + 18/20 is 37/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 20 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
8/24 = 8 × 5/24 × 5 = 40/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 6 = 120,
18/20 = 18 × 6/20 × 6 = 108/120 - Add the two like fractions:
40/120 + 108/120 = 40 + 108/120 = 148/120 - 148/120 simplified gives 37/30
- So, 8/24 + 18/20 = 37/30
In mixed form: 17/30
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