Add 54/24 and 40/20
1st number: 2 6/24, 2nd number: 2 0/20
54/24 + 40/20 is 17/4.
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,
54/24 = 54 × 5/24 × 5 = 270/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 6 = 120,
40/20 = 40 × 6/20 × 6 = 240/120 - Add the two like fractions:
270/120 + 240/120 = 270 + 240/120 = 510/120 - 510/120 simplified gives 17/4
- So, 54/24 + 40/20 = 17/4
In mixed form: 41/4
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