Add 20/30 and 24/40
20/30 + 24/40 is 19/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 40 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
20/30 = 20 × 4/30 × 4 = 80/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
24/40 = 24 × 3/40 × 3 = 72/120 - Add the two like fractions:
80/120 + 72/120 = 80 + 72/120 = 152/120 - 152/120 simplified gives 19/15
- So, 20/30 + 24/40 = 19/15
In mixed form: 14/15
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