Add 20/15 and 25/96
1st number: 1 5/15, 2nd number: 25/96
20/15 + 25/96 is 51/32.
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,
25/96 = 25 × 5/96 × 5 = 125/480 - Add the two like fractions:
640/480 + 125/480 = 640 + 125/480 = 765/480 - 765/480 simplified gives 51/32
- So, 20/15 + 25/96 = 51/32
In mixed form: 119/32
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