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Add 5/20 and 25/24

1st number: 5/20, 2nd number: 1 1/24

5/20 + 25/24 is 31/24.

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,
    5/20 = 5 × 6/20 × 6 = 30/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
    25/24 = 25 × 5/24 × 5 = 125/120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    30/120 + 125/120 = 30 + 125/120 = 155/120
  5. 155/120 simplified gives 31/24
  6. So, 5/20 + 25/24 = 31/24
    In mixed form: 17/24

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