Add 5/24 and 16/20
5/24 + 16/20 is 121/120.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 20 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
5/24 = 5 × 5/24 × 5 = 25/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 6 = 120,
16/20 = 16 × 6/20 × 6 = 96/120 - Add the two like fractions:
25/120 + 96/120 = 25 + 96/120 = 121/120 - So, 5/24 + 16/20 = 121/120
In mixed form: 11/120
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