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Add 20/10 and 36/96

1st number: 2 0/10, 2nd number: 36/96

20/10 + 36/96 is 19/8.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 10 and 96 is 480

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 48 = 480,
    20/10 = 20 × 48/10 × 48 = 960/480
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
    36/96 = 36 × 5/96 × 5 = 180/480
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    960/480 + 180/480 = 960 + 180/480 = 1140/480
  5. 1140/480 simplified gives 19/8
  6. So, 20/10 + 36/96 = 19/8
    In mixed form: 23/8

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