Add 4/20 and 5/24
4/20 + 5/24 is 49/120.
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,
4/20 = 4 × 6/20 × 6 = 24/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
5/24 = 5 × 5/24 × 5 = 25/120 - Add the two like fractions:
24/120 + 25/120 = 24 + 25/120 = 49/120 - So, 4/20 + 5/24 = 49/120
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