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Add 24/20 and 4/81

1st number: 1 4/20, 2nd number: 4/81

24/20 + 4/81 is 506/405.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 20 and 81 is 1620

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1620
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 81 = 1620,
    24/20 = 24 × 81/20 × 81 = 1944/1620
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 20 = 1620,
    4/81 = 4 × 20/81 × 20 = 80/1620
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1944/1620 + 80/1620 = 1944 + 80/1620 = 2024/1620
  5. 2024/1620 simplified gives 506/405
  6. So, 24/20 + 4/81 = 506/405
    In mixed form: 1101/405

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