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Add 8/20 and 45/24

1st number: 8/20, 2nd number: 1 21/24

8/20 + 45/24 is 91/40.

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,
    8/20 = 8 × 6/20 × 6 = 48/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
    45/24 = 45 × 5/24 × 5 = 225/120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    48/120 + 225/120 = 48 + 225/120 = 273/120
  5. 273/120 simplified gives 91/40
  6. So, 8/20 + 45/24 = 91/40
    In mixed form: 211/40

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