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Add 3/20 and 20/24

3/20 + 20/24 is 59/60.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 6 = 120,
    3/20 = 3 × 6/20 × 6 = 18/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
    20/24 = 20 × 5/24 × 5 = 100/120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    18/120 + 100/120 = 18 + 100/120 = 118/120
  5. 118/120 simplified gives 59/60
  6. So, 3/20 + 20/24 = 59/60

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