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Add 10/96 and 3/20

10/96 + 3/20 is 61/240.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 96 and 20 is 480

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
    10/96 = 10 × 5/96 × 5 = 50/480
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 24 = 480,
    3/20 = 3 × 24/20 × 24 = 72/480
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    50/480 + 72/480 = 50 + 72/480 = 122/480
  5. 122/480 simplified gives 61/240
  6. So, 10/96 + 3/20 = 61/240

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