Add 14/96 and 10/20
14/96 + 10/20 is 31/48.
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,
14/96 = 14 × 5/96 × 5 = 70/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 24 = 480,
10/20 = 10 × 24/20 × 24 = 240/480 - Add the two like fractions:
70/480 + 240/480 = 70 + 240/480 = 310/480 - 310/480 simplified gives 31/48
- So, 14/96 + 10/20 = 31/48
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