Add 20/5 and 42/24
1st number: 4 0/5, 2nd number: 1 18/24
20/5 + 42/24 is 23/4.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 24 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 24 = 120,
20/5 = 20 × 24/5 × 24 = 480/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
42/24 = 42 × 5/24 × 5 = 210/120 - Add the two like fractions:
480/120 + 210/120 = 480 + 210/120 = 690/120 - 690/120 simplified gives 23/4
- So, 20/5 + 42/24 = 23/4
In mixed form: 53/4
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