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Add 12/96 and 9/20

12/96 + 9/20 is 23/40.

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,
    12/96 = 12 × 5/96 × 5 = 60/480
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 24 = 480,
    9/20 = 9 × 24/20 × 24 = 216/480
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    60/480 + 216/480 = 60 + 216/480 = 276/480
  5. 276/480 simplified gives 23/40
  6. So, 12/96 + 9/20 = 23/40

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