Add 10/20 and 90/96
10/20 + 90/96 is 23/16.
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,
10/20 = 10 × 24/20 × 24 = 240/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
90/96 = 90 × 5/96 × 5 = 450/480 - Add the two like fractions:
240/480 + 450/480 = 240 + 450/480 = 690/480 - 690/480 simplified gives 23/16
- So, 10/20 + 90/96 = 23/16
In mixed form: 17/16
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