Add 4/20 and 24/64
4/20 + 24/64 is 23/40.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 64 is 320
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 320 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 16 = 320,
4/20 = 4 × 16/20 × 16 = 64/320 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 5 = 320,
24/64 = 24 × 5/64 × 5 = 120/320 - Add the two like fractions:
64/320 + 120/320 = 64 + 120/320 = 184/320 - 184/320 simplified gives 23/40
- So, 4/20 + 24/64 = 23/40
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