Add 20/25 and 15/96
20/25 + 15/96 is 153/160.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 96 is 2400
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2400 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 96 = 2400,
20/25 = 20 × 96/25 × 96 = 1920/2400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 25 = 2400,
15/96 = 15 × 25/96 × 25 = 375/2400 - Add the two like fractions:
1920/2400 + 375/2400 = 1920 + 375/2400 = 2295/2400 - 2295/2400 simplified gives 153/160
- So, 20/25 + 15/96 = 153/160
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