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Add 81/24 and 8/20

1st number: 3 9/24, 2nd number: 8/20

81/24 + 8/20 is 151/40.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
    81/24 = 81 × 5/24 × 5 = 405/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 6 = 120,
    8/20 = 8 × 6/20 × 6 = 48/120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    405/120 + 48/120 = 405 + 48/120 = 453/120
  5. 453/120 simplified gives 151/40
  6. So, 81/24 + 8/20 = 151/40
    In mixed form: 331/40

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