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Add 2/20 and 24/5

1st number: 2/20, 2nd number: 4 4/5

2/20 + 24/5 is 49/10.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 20 and 5 is 20

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 20
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 1 = 20,
    2/20 = 2 × 1/20 × 1 = 2/20
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 4 = 20,
    24/5 = 24 × 4/5 × 4 = 96/20
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2/20 + 96/20 = 2 + 96/20 = 98/20
  5. 98/20 simplified gives 49/10
  6. So, 2/20 + 24/5 = 49/10
    In mixed form: 49/10

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