Add 12/24 and 24/20, Solve 12/24 + 1 4/20 as a fraction

Add 12/24 and 24/20

1^st number: 12/24, 2^nd number: 1 4/20

12/24 + 24/20 is 17/10.

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,
12/24 = 12 × 5/24 × 5 = 60/120
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 6 = 120,
24/20 = 24 × 6/20 × 6 = 144/120
Add the two like fractions:
60/120 + 144/120 = 60 + 144/120 = 204/120
204/120 simplified gives 17/10
So, 12/24 + 24/20 = 17/10
In mixed form: 17/10

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