Add 12/96 and 8/20
12/96 + 8/20 is 21/40.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
12/96 = 12 × 5/96 × 5 = 60/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 24 = 480,
8/20 = 8 × 24/20 × 24 = 192/480 - Add the two like fractions:
60/480 + 192/480 = 60 + 192/480 = 252/480 - 252/480 simplified gives 21/40
- So, 12/96 + 8/20 = 21/40
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