Add 12/20 and 45/96
12/20 + 45/96 is 171/160.
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,
12/20 = 12 × 24/20 × 24 = 288/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
45/96 = 45 × 5/96 × 5 = 225/480 - Add the two like fractions:
288/480 + 225/480 = 288 + 225/480 = 513/480 - 513/480 simplified gives 171/160
- So, 12/20 + 45/96 = 171/160
In mixed form: 111/160
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