Add 20/4 and 15/24
1st number: 5 0/4, 2nd number: 15/24
20/4 + 15/24 is 45/8.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 24 is 24
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 6 = 24,
20/4 = 20 × 6/4 × 6 = 120/24 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
15/24 = 15 × 1/24 × 1 = 15/24 - Add the two like fractions:
120/24 + 15/24 = 120 + 15/24 = 135/24 - 135/24 simplified gives 45/8
- So, 20/4 + 15/24 = 45/8
In mixed form: 55/8
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