Add 9/24 and 10/20
9/24 + 10/20 is 7/8.
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,
9/24 = 9 × 5/24 × 5 = 45/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 6 = 120,
10/20 = 10 × 6/20 × 6 = 60/120 - Add the two like fractions:
45/120 + 60/120 = 45 + 60/120 = 105/120 - 105/120 simplified gives 7/8
- So, 9/24 + 10/20 = 7/8
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