Add 20/80 and 20/24
20/80 + 20/24 is 13/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 24 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
20/80 = 20 × 3/80 × 3 = 60/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 10 = 240,
20/24 = 20 × 10/24 × 10 = 200/240 - Add the two like fractions:
60/240 + 200/240 = 60 + 200/240 = 260/240 - 260/240 simplified gives 13/12
- So, 20/80 + 20/24 = 13/12
In mixed form: 11/12
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