Add 3/20 and 16/24
3/20 + 16/24 is 49/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 24 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 6 = 120,
3/20 = 3 × 6/20 × 6 = 18/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
16/24 = 16 × 5/24 × 5 = 80/120 - Add the two like fractions:
18/120 + 80/120 = 18 + 80/120 = 98/120 - 98/120 simplified gives 49/60
- So, 3/20 + 16/24 = 49/60
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