Add 20/24 and 24/3, Solve 20/24 + 8 0/3 as a fraction

Add 20/24 and 24/3

1^st number: 20/24, 2^nd number: 8 0/3

20/24 + 24/3 is 53/6.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 3 is 24

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24
For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
20/24 = 20 × 1/24 × 1 = 20/24
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 8 = 24,
24/3 = 24 × 8/3 × 8 = 192/24
Add the two like fractions:
20/24 + 192/24 = 20 + 192/24 = 212/24
212/24 simplified gives 53/6
So, 20/24 + 24/3 = 53/6
In mixed form: 85/6

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