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Add 1/4 and 20/24

1/4 + 20/24 is 13/12.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 24 is 24

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 6 = 24,
    1/4 = 1 × 6/4 × 6 = 6/24
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
    20/24 = 20 × 1/24 × 1 = 20/24
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    6/24 + 20/24 = 6 + 20/24 = 26/24
  5. 26/24 simplified gives 13/12
  6. So, 1/4 + 20/24 = 13/12
    In mixed form: 11/12

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