Add 18/24 and 14/20
18/24 + 14/20 is 29/20.
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,
18/24 = 18 × 5/24 × 5 = 90/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 6 = 120,
14/20 = 14 × 6/20 × 6 = 84/120 - Add the two like fractions:
90/120 + 84/120 = 90 + 84/120 = 174/120 - 174/120 simplified gives 29/20
- So, 18/24 + 14/20 = 29/20
In mixed form: 19/20
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