Add 20/15 and 24/96
1st number: 1 5/15, 2nd number: 24/96
20/15 + 24/96 is 19/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 96 is 480
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 32 = 480,
20/15 = 20 × 32/15 × 32 = 640/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
24/96 = 24 × 5/96 × 5 = 120/480 - Add the two like fractions:
640/480 + 120/480 = 640 + 120/480 = 760/480 - 760/480 simplified gives 19/12
- So, 20/15 + 24/96 = 19/12
In mixed form: 17/12
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