Add 20/30 and 42/96
20/30 + 42/96 is 53/48.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 96 is 480
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 16 = 480,
20/30 = 20 × 16/30 × 16 = 320/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
42/96 = 42 × 5/96 × 5 = 210/480 - Add the two like fractions:
320/480 + 210/480 = 320 + 210/480 = 530/480 - 530/480 simplified gives 53/48
- So, 20/30 + 42/96 = 53/48
In mixed form: 15/48
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