Add 20/24 and 42/80
20/24 + 42/80 is 163/120.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 80 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 10 = 240,
20/24 = 20 × 10/24 × 10 = 200/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
42/80 = 42 × 3/80 × 3 = 126/240 - Add the two like fractions:
200/240 + 126/240 = 200 + 126/240 = 326/240 - 326/240 simplified gives 163/120
- So, 20/24 + 42/80 = 163/120
In mixed form: 143/120
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