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Add 3/24 and 20/5

1st number: 3/24, 2nd number: 4 0/5

3/24 + 20/5 is 33/8.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 24 and 5 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 5 × 24 = 120,
    20/5 = 20 × 24/5 × 24 = 480/120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    15/120 + 480/120 = 15 + 480/120 = 495/120
  5. 495/120 simplified gives 33/8
  6. So, 3/24 + 20/5 = 33/8
    In mixed form: 41/8

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