Add 20/45 and 4/24
20/45 + 4/24 is 11/18.
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,
4/24 = 4 × 15/24 × 15 = 60/360 - Add the two like fractions:
160/360 + 60/360 = 160 + 60/360 = 220/360 - 220/360 simplified gives 11/18
- So, 20/45 + 4/24 = 11/18
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