Add 2/96 and 10/20
2/96 + 10/20 is 25/48.
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,
2/96 = 2 × 5/96 × 5 = 10/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 24 = 480,
10/20 = 10 × 24/20 × 24 = 240/480 - Add the two like fractions:
10/480 + 240/480 = 10 + 240/480 = 250/480 - 250/480 simplified gives 25/48
- So, 2/96 + 10/20 = 25/48
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