Add 4/96 and 8/20
4/96 + 8/20 is 53/120.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 20 is 480
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
4/96 = 4 × 5/96 × 5 = 20/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 24 = 480,
8/20 = 8 × 24/20 × 24 = 192/480 - Add the two like fractions:
20/480 + 192/480 = 20 + 192/480 = 212/480 - 212/480 simplified gives 53/120
- So, 4/96 + 8/20 = 53/120
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