Add 15/20 and 2/24
15/20 + 2/24 is 5/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 24 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 6 = 120,
15/20 = 15 × 6/20 × 6 = 90/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
2/24 = 2 × 5/24 × 5 = 10/120 - Add the two like fractions:
90/120 + 10/120 = 90 + 10/120 = 100/120 - 100/120 simplified gives 5/6
- So, 15/20 + 2/24 = 5/6
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