Add 16/20 and 15/24
16/20 + 15/24 is 57/40.
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,
16/20 = 16 × 6/20 × 6 = 96/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
15/24 = 15 × 5/24 × 5 = 75/120 - Add the two like fractions:
96/120 + 75/120 = 96 + 75/120 = 171/120 - 171/120 simplified gives 57/40
- So, 16/20 + 15/24 = 57/40
In mixed form: 117/40
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