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Add 1/20 and 40/24

1st number: 1/20, 2nd number: 1 16/24

1/20 + 40/24 is 103/60.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 6 = 120,
    1/20 = 1 × 6/20 × 6 = 6/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
    40/24 = 40 × 5/24 × 5 = 200/120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    6/120 + 200/120 = 6 + 200/120 = 206/120
  5. 206/120 simplified gives 103/60
  6. So, 1/20 + 40/24 = 103/60
    In mixed form: 143/60

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