Add 8/24 and 6/20
8/24 + 6/20 is 19/30.
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,
8/24 = 8 × 5/24 × 5 = 40/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 6 = 120,
6/20 = 6 × 6/20 × 6 = 36/120 - Add the two like fractions:
40/120 + 36/120 = 40 + 36/120 = 76/120 - 76/120 simplified gives 19/30
- So, 8/24 + 6/20 = 19/30
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