Add 20/35 and 5/24
20/35 + 5/24 is 131/168.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 24 is 840
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 24 = 840,
20/35 = 20 × 24/35 × 24 = 480/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 35 = 840,
5/24 = 5 × 35/24 × 35 = 175/840 - Add the two like fractions:
480/840 + 175/840 = 480 + 175/840 = 655/840 - 655/840 simplified gives 131/168
- So, 20/35 + 5/24 = 131/168
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