Add 16/24 and 1/20
16/24 + 1/20 is 43/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
16/24 = 16 × 5/24 × 5 = 80/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 6 = 120,
1/20 = 1 × 6/20 × 6 = 6/120 - Add the two like fractions:
80/120 + 6/120 = 80 + 6/120 = 86/120 - 86/120 simplified gives 43/60
- So, 16/24 + 1/20 = 43/60
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