Add 3/20 and 9/24
3/20 + 9/24 is 21/40.
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,
9/24 = 9 × 5/24 × 5 = 45/120 - Add the two like fractions:
18/120 + 45/120 = 18 + 45/120 = 63/120 - 63/120 simplified gives 21/40
- So, 3/20 + 9/24 = 21/40
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