Add 20/3 and 12/24
1st number: 6 2/3, 2nd number: 12/24
20/3 + 12/24 is 43/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 24 is 24
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 8 = 24,
20/3 = 20 × 8/3 × 8 = 160/24 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
12/24 = 12 × 1/24 × 1 = 12/24 - Add the two like fractions:
160/24 + 12/24 = 160 + 12/24 = 172/24 - 172/24 simplified gives 43/6
- So, 20/3 + 12/24 = 43/6
In mixed form: 71/6
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