Add 20/72 and 6/24
20/72 + 6/24 is 19/36.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 24 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
20/72 = 20 × 1/72 × 1 = 20/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
6/24 = 6 × 3/24 × 3 = 18/72 - Add the two like fractions:
20/72 + 18/72 = 20 + 18/72 = 38/72 - 38/72 simplified gives 19/36
- So, 20/72 + 6/24 = 19/36
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