Add 20/45 and 14/24
20/45 + 14/24 is 37/36.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 24 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
20/45 = 20 × 8/45 × 8 = 160/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 15 = 360,
14/24 = 14 × 15/24 × 15 = 210/360 - Add the two like fractions:
160/360 + 210/360 = 160 + 210/360 = 370/360 - 370/360 simplified gives 37/36
- So, 20/45 + 14/24 = 37/36
In mixed form: 11/36
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