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Add 16/20 and 20/96

16/20 + 20/96 is 121/120.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 24 = 480,
    16/20 = 16 × 24/20 × 24 = 384/480
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
    20/96 = 20 × 5/96 × 5 = 100/480
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    384/480 + 100/480 = 384 + 100/480 = 484/480
  5. 484/480 simplified gives 121/120
  6. So, 16/20 + 20/96 = 121/120
    In mixed form: 11/120

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