Add 1/20 and 2/96
1/20 + 2/96 is 17/240.
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,
1/20 = 1 × 24/20 × 24 = 24/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
2/96 = 2 × 5/96 × 5 = 10/480 - Add the two like fractions:
24/480 + 10/480 = 24 + 10/480 = 34/480 - 34/480 simplified gives 17/240
- So, 1/20 + 2/96 = 17/240
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