Add 7/20 and 8/24
7/20 + 8/24 is 41/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 6 = 120,
7/20 = 7 × 6/20 × 6 = 42/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
8/24 = 8 × 5/24 × 5 = 40/120 - Add the two like fractions:
42/120 + 40/120 = 42 + 40/120 = 82/120 - 82/120 simplified gives 41/60
- So, 7/20 + 8/24 = 41/60
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