Add 20/5 and 42/96
1st number: 4 0/5, 2nd number: 42/96
20/5 + 42/96 is 71/16.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 96 is 480
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 96 = 480,
20/5 = 20 × 96/5 × 96 = 1920/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
42/96 = 42 × 5/96 × 5 = 210/480 - Add the two like fractions:
1920/480 + 210/480 = 1920 + 210/480 = 2130/480 - 2130/480 simplified gives 71/16
- So, 20/5 + 42/96 = 71/16
In mixed form: 47/16
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