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Add 5/24 and 3/20

5/24 + 3/20 is 43/120.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
    5/24 = 5 × 5/24 × 5 = 25/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 6 = 120,
    3/20 = 3 × 6/20 × 6 = 18/120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    25/120 + 18/120 = 25 + 18/120 = 43/120
  5. So, 5/24 + 3/20 = 43/120

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