Add 20/24 and 18/48
20/24 + 18/48 is 29/24.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 48 is 48
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 2 = 48,
20/24 = 20 × 2/24 × 2 = 40/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
18/48 = 18 × 1/48 × 1 = 18/48 - Add the two like fractions:
40/48 + 18/48 = 40 + 18/48 = 58/48 - 58/48 simplified gives 29/24
- So, 20/24 + 18/48 = 29/24
In mixed form: 15/24
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