Add 5/6 and 20/96
5/6 + 20/96 is 25/24.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 96 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 16 = 96,
5/6 = 5 × 16/6 × 16 = 80/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
20/96 = 20 × 1/96 × 1 = 20/96 - Add the two like fractions:
80/96 + 20/96 = 80 + 20/96 = 100/96 - 100/96 simplified gives 25/24
- So, 5/6 + 20/96 = 25/24
In mixed form: 11/24
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