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Add 24/18 and 5/20

1st number: 1 6/18, 2nd number: 5/20

24/18 + 5/20 is 19/12.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 10 = 180,
    24/18 = 24 × 10/18 × 10 = 240/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
    5/20 = 5 × 9/20 × 9 = 45/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    240/180 + 45/180 = 240 + 45/180 = 285/180
  5. 285/180 simplified gives 19/12
  6. So, 24/18 + 5/20 = 19/12
    In mixed form: 17/12

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