Add 2/20 and 45/24
1st number: 2/20, 2nd number: 1 21/24
2/20 + 45/24 is 79/40.
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,
2/20 = 2 × 6/20 × 6 = 12/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
45/24 = 45 × 5/24 × 5 = 225/120 - Add the two like fractions:
12/120 + 225/120 = 12 + 225/120 = 237/120 - 237/120 simplified gives 79/40
- So, 2/20 + 45/24 = 79/40
In mixed form: 139/40
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