Add 4/20 and 24/56
4/20 + 24/56 is 22/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 56 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 14 = 280,
4/20 = 4 × 14/20 × 14 = 56/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
24/56 = 24 × 5/56 × 5 = 120/280 - Add the two like fractions:
56/280 + 120/280 = 56 + 120/280 = 176/280 - 176/280 simplified gives 22/35
- So, 4/20 + 24/56 = 22/35
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