Add 1/24 and 15/20
1/24 + 15/20 is 19/24.
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,
1/24 = 1 × 5/24 × 5 = 5/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 6 = 120,
15/20 = 15 × 6/20 × 6 = 90/120 - Add the two like fractions:
5/120 + 90/120 = 5 + 90/120 = 95/120 - 95/120 simplified gives 19/24
- So, 1/24 + 15/20 = 19/24
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