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Add 1/2 and 20/24

1/2 + 20/24 is 4/3.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 24 is 24

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 12 = 24,
    1/2 = 1 × 12/2 × 12 = 12/24
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
    20/24 = 20 × 1/24 × 1 = 20/24
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    12/24 + 20/24 = 12 + 20/24 = 32/24
  5. 32/24 simplified gives 4/3
  6. So, 1/2 + 20/24 = 4/3
    In mixed form: 11/3

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