Add 20/25 and 9/96
20/25 + 9/96 is 143/160.
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,
9/96 = 9 × 25/96 × 25 = 225/2400 - Add the two like fractions:
1920/2400 + 225/2400 = 1920 + 225/2400 = 2145/2400 - 2145/2400 simplified gives 143/160
- So, 20/25 + 9/96 = 143/160
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