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Add 20/4 and 18/96

1st number: 5 0/4, 2nd number: 18/96

20/4 + 18/96 is 83/16.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 96 is 96

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 24 = 96,
    20/4 = 20 × 24/4 × 24 = 480/96
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
    18/96 = 18 × 1/96 × 1 = 18/96
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    480/96 + 18/96 = 480 + 18/96 = 498/96
  5. 498/96 simplified gives 83/16
  6. So, 20/4 + 18/96 = 83/16
    In mixed form: 53/16

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