Add 20/24 and 42/60
20/24 + 42/60 is 23/15.
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,
42/60 = 42 × 2/60 × 2 = 84/120 - Add the two like fractions:
100/120 + 84/120 = 100 + 84/120 = 184/120 - 184/120 simplified gives 23/15
- So, 20/24 + 42/60 = 23/15
In mixed form: 18/15
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