Add 1/24 and 20/75
1/24 + 20/75 is 37/120.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 75 is 600
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 25 = 600,
1/24 = 1 × 25/24 × 25 = 25/600 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 8 = 600,
20/75 = 20 × 8/75 × 8 = 160/600 - Add the two like fractions:
25/600 + 160/600 = 25 + 160/600 = 185/600 - 185/600 simplified gives 37/120
- So, 1/24 + 20/75 = 37/120
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