Add 24/45 and 6/20
24/45 + 6/20 is 5/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 20 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
24/45 = 24 × 4/45 × 4 = 96/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
6/20 = 6 × 9/20 × 9 = 54/180 - Add the two like fractions:
96/180 + 54/180 = 96 + 54/180 = 150/180 - 150/180 simplified gives 5/6
- So, 24/45 + 6/20 = 5/6
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