Add 20/4 and 54/96
1st number: 5 0/4, 2nd number: 54/96
20/4 + 54/96 is 89/16.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 24 = 96,
20/4 = 20 × 24/4 × 24 = 480/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
54/96 = 54 × 1/96 × 1 = 54/96 - Add the two like fractions:
480/96 + 54/96 = 480 + 54/96 = 534/96 - 534/96 simplified gives 89/16
- So, 20/4 + 54/96 = 89/16
In mixed form: 59/16
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