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Add 20/24 and 30/5

1st number: 20/24, 2nd number: 6 0/5

20/24 + 30/5 is 41/6.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 24 and 5 is 120

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
    20/24 = 20 × 5/24 × 5 = 100/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 24 = 120,
    30/5 = 30 × 24/5 × 24 = 720/120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    100/120 + 720/120 = 100 + 720/120 = 820/120
  5. 820/120 simplified gives 41/6
  6. So, 20/24 + 30/5 = 41/6
    In mixed form: 65/6

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