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Add 54/20 and 12/24

1st number: 2 14/20, 2nd number: 12/24

54/20 + 12/24 is 16/5.

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,
    54/20 = 54 × 6/20 × 6 = 324/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
    12/24 = 12 × 5/24 × 5 = 60/120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    324/120 + 60/120 = 324 + 60/120 = 384/120
  5. 384/120 simplified gives 16/5
  6. So, 54/20 + 12/24 = 16/5
    In mixed form: 31/5

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