Add 20/24 and 15/20
20/24 + 15/20 is 19/12.
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,
20/24 = 20 × 5/24 × 5 = 100/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 6 = 120,
15/20 = 15 × 6/20 × 6 = 90/120 - Add the two like fractions:
100/120 + 90/120 = 100 + 90/120 = 190/120 - 190/120 simplified gives 19/12
- So, 20/24 + 15/20 = 19/12
In mixed form: 17/12
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