Add 8/20 and 16/24
8/20 + 16/24 is 16/15.
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,
8/20 = 8 × 6/20 × 6 = 48/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
16/24 = 16 × 5/24 × 5 = 80/120 - Add the two like fractions:
48/120 + 80/120 = 48 + 80/120 = 128/120 - 128/120 simplified gives 16/15
- So, 8/20 + 16/24 = 16/15
In mixed form: 11/15
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