Add 10/7 and 20/96
1st number: 1 3/7, 2nd number: 20/96
10/7 + 20/96 is 275/168.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 96 is 672
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 96 = 672,
10/7 = 10 × 96/7 × 96 = 960/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
20/96 = 20 × 7/96 × 7 = 140/672 - Add the two like fractions:
960/672 + 140/672 = 960 + 140/672 = 1100/672 - 1100/672 simplified gives 275/168
- So, 10/7 + 20/96 = 275/168
In mixed form: 1107/168
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