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Add 20/25 and 45/96

20/25 + 45/96 is 203/160.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 96 = 2400,
    20/25 = 20 × 96/25 × 96 = 1920/2400
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 25 = 2400,
    45/96 = 45 × 25/96 × 25 = 1125/2400
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1920/2400 + 1125/2400 = 1920 + 1125/2400 = 3045/2400
  5. 3045/2400 simplified gives 203/160
  6. So, 20/25 + 45/96 = 203/160
    In mixed form: 143/160

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