Add 1/5 and 20/24
1/5 + 20/24 is 31/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 24 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 24 = 120,
1/5 = 1 × 24/5 × 24 = 24/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
20/24 = 20 × 5/24 × 5 = 100/120 - Add the two like fractions:
24/120 + 100/120 = 24 + 100/120 = 124/120 - 124/120 simplified gives 31/30
- So, 1/5 + 20/24 = 31/30
In mixed form: 11/30
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