Add 24/48 and 1/20
24/48 + 1/20 is 11/20.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 20 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
24/48 = 24 × 5/48 × 5 = 120/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 12 = 240,
1/20 = 1 × 12/20 × 12 = 12/240 - Add the two like fractions:
120/240 + 12/240 = 120 + 12/240 = 132/240 - 132/240 simplified gives 11/20
- So, 24/48 + 1/20 = 11/20
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