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Add 1/24 and 20/90

1/24 + 20/90 is 19/72.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 24 and 90 is 360

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 15 = 360,
    1/24 = 1 × 15/24 × 15 = 15/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
    20/90 = 20 × 4/90 × 4 = 80/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    15/360 + 80/360 = 15 + 80/360 = 95/360
  5. 95/360 simplified gives 19/72
  6. So, 1/24 + 20/90 = 19/72

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