Add 45/24 and 20/5
1st number: 1 21/24, 2nd number: 4 0/5
45/24 + 20/5 is 47/8.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
45/24 = 45 × 5/24 × 5 = 225/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 24 = 120,
20/5 = 20 × 24/5 × 24 = 480/120 - Add the two like fractions:
225/120 + 480/120 = 225 + 480/120 = 705/120 - 705/120 simplified gives 47/8
- So, 45/24 + 20/5 = 47/8
In mixed form: 57/8
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