Add 20/24 and 70/80
20/24 + 70/80 is 41/24.
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,
70/80 = 70 × 3/80 × 3 = 210/240 - Add the two like fractions:
200/240 + 210/240 = 200 + 210/240 = 410/240 - 410/240 simplified gives 41/24
- So, 20/24 + 70/80 = 41/24
In mixed form: 117/24
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