Add 9/20 and 21/24
9/20 + 21/24 is 53/40.
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,
9/20 = 9 × 6/20 × 6 = 54/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
21/24 = 21 × 5/24 × 5 = 105/120 - Add the two like fractions:
54/120 + 105/120 = 54 + 105/120 = 159/120 - 159/120 simplified gives 53/40
- So, 9/20 + 21/24 = 53/40
In mixed form: 113/40
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