Add 16/20 and 9/24
16/20 + 9/24 is 47/40.
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,
9/24 = 9 × 5/24 × 5 = 45/120 - Add the two like fractions:
96/120 + 45/120 = 96 + 45/120 = 141/120 - 141/120 simplified gives 47/40
- So, 16/20 + 9/24 = 47/40
In mixed form: 17/40
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