Add 18/20 and 2/96
18/20 + 2/96 is 221/240.
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,
18/20 = 18 × 24/20 × 24 = 432/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
2/96 = 2 × 5/96 × 5 = 10/480 - Add the two like fractions:
432/480 + 10/480 = 432 + 10/480 = 442/480 - 442/480 simplified gives 221/240
- So, 18/20 + 2/96 = 221/240
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