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Add 24/20 and 4/12

1st number: 1 4/20, 2nd number: 4/12

24/20 + 4/12 is 23/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 20 and 12 is 60

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
    24/20 = 24 × 3/20 × 3 = 72/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
    4/12 = 4 × 5/12 × 5 = 20/60
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    72/60 + 20/60 = 72 + 20/60 = 92/60
  5. 92/60 simplified gives 23/15
  6. So, 24/20 + 4/12 = 23/15
    In mixed form: 18/15

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