Add 24/16 and 18/20
1st number: 1 8/16, 2nd number: 18/20
24/16 + 18/20 is 12/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 20 is 80
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 5 = 80,
24/16 = 24 × 5/16 × 5 = 120/80 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 4 = 80,
18/20 = 18 × 4/20 × 4 = 72/80 - Add the two like fractions:
120/80 + 72/80 = 120 + 72/80 = 192/80 - 192/80 simplified gives 12/5
- So, 24/16 + 18/20 = 12/5
In mixed form: 22/5
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