Add 20/24 and 3/4
20/24 + 3/4 is 19/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 4 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 4 × 6 = 24,
3/4 = 3 × 6/4 × 6 = 18/24 - Add the two like fractions:
20/24 + 18/24 = 20 + 18/24 = 38/24 - 38/24 simplified gives 19/12
- So, 20/24 + 3/4 = 19/12
In mixed form: 17/12
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