Add 16/20 and 14/96
16/20 + 14/96 is 227/240.
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,
16/20 = 16 × 24/20 × 24 = 384/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
14/96 = 14 × 5/96 × 5 = 70/480 - Add the two like fractions:
384/480 + 70/480 = 384 + 70/480 = 454/480 - 454/480 simplified gives 227/240
- So, 16/20 + 14/96 = 227/240
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