Add 5/20 and 3/96
5/20 + 3/96 is 9/32.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 96 is 480
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 24 = 480,
5/20 = 5 × 24/20 × 24 = 120/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
3/96 = 3 × 5/96 × 5 = 15/480 - Add the two like fractions:
120/480 + 15/480 = 120 + 15/480 = 135/480 - 135/480 simplified gives 9/32
- So, 5/20 + 3/96 = 9/32
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