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Add 3/24 and 15/20

3/24 + 15/20 is 7/8.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 24 and 20 is 120

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
    3/24 = 3 × 5/24 × 5 = 15/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 6 = 120,
    15/20 = 15 × 6/20 × 6 = 90/120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    15/120 + 90/120 = 15 + 90/120 = 105/120
  5. 105/120 simplified gives 7/8
  6. So, 3/24 + 15/20 = 7/8

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