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Add 40/20 and 90/24

1st number: 2 0/20, 2nd number: 3 18/24

40/20 + 90/24 is 23/4.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 6 = 120,
    40/20 = 40 × 6/20 × 6 = 240/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
    90/24 = 90 × 5/24 × 5 = 450/120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    240/120 + 450/120 = 240 + 450/120 = 690/120
  5. 690/120 simplified gives 23/4
  6. So, 40/20 + 90/24 = 23/4
    In mixed form: 53/4

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