Add 24/20 and 2/15
1st number: 1 4/20, 2nd number: 2/15
24/20 + 2/15 is 4/3.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 15 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
24/20 = 24 × 3/20 × 3 = 72/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 4 = 60,
2/15 = 2 × 4/15 × 4 = 8/60 - Add the two like fractions:
72/60 + 8/60 = 72 + 8/60 = 80/60 - 80/60 simplified gives 4/3
- So, 24/20 + 2/15 = 4/3
In mixed form: 11/3
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