Add 24/18 and 3/20
1st number: 1 6/18, 2nd number: 3/20
24/18 + 3/20 is 89/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 20 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 10 = 180,
24/18 = 24 × 10/18 × 10 = 240/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
3/20 = 3 × 9/20 × 9 = 27/180 - Add the two like fractions:
240/180 + 27/180 = 240 + 27/180 = 267/180 - 267/180 simplified gives 89/60
- So, 24/18 + 3/20 = 89/60
In mixed form: 129/60
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