Add 2/96 and 42/20
1st number: 2/96, 2nd number: 2 2/20
2/96 + 42/20 is 509/240.
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,
42/20 = 42 × 24/20 × 24 = 1008/480 - Add the two like fractions:
10/480 + 1008/480 = 10 + 1008/480 = 1018/480 - 1018/480 simplified gives 509/240
- So, 2/96 + 42/20 = 509/240
In mixed form: 229/240
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