Add 2/20 and 27/96
2/20 + 27/96 is 61/160.
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,
2/20 = 2 × 24/20 × 24 = 48/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
27/96 = 27 × 5/96 × 5 = 135/480 - Add the two like fractions:
48/480 + 135/480 = 48 + 135/480 = 183/480 - 183/480 simplified gives 61/160
- So, 2/20 + 27/96 = 61/160
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