Add 20/24 and 40/60
20/24 + 40/60 is 3/2.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 60 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 60 × 2 = 120,
40/60 = 40 × 2/60 × 2 = 80/120 - Add the two like fractions:
100/120 + 80/120 = 100 + 80/120 = 180/120 - 180/120 simplified gives 3/2
- So, 20/24 + 40/60 = 3/2
In mixed form: 11/2
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