Add 20/36 and 30/96
20/36 + 30/96 is 125/144.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 96 is 288
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 8 = 288,
20/36 = 20 × 8/36 × 8 = 160/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
30/96 = 30 × 3/96 × 3 = 90/288 - Add the two like fractions:
160/288 + 90/288 = 160 + 90/288 = 250/288 - 250/288 simplified gives 125/144
- So, 20/36 + 30/96 = 125/144
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