Add 20/24 and 14/45
20/24 + 14/45 is 103/90.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 45 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 15 = 360,
20/24 = 20 × 15/24 × 15 = 300/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
14/45 = 14 × 8/45 × 8 = 112/360 - Add the two like fractions:
300/360 + 112/360 = 300 + 112/360 = 412/360 - 412/360 simplified gives 103/90
- So, 20/24 + 14/45 = 103/90
In mixed form: 113/90
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