Add 1/6 and 20/96
1/6 + 20/96 is 3/8.
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,
1/6 = 1 × 16/6 × 16 = 16/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
20/96 = 20 × 1/96 × 1 = 20/96 - Add the two like fractions:
16/96 + 20/96 = 16 + 20/96 = 36/96 - 36/96 simplified gives 3/8
- So, 1/6 + 20/96 = 3/8
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