Add 20/50 and 12/96
20/50 + 12/96 is 21/40.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 96 is 2400
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2400 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 48 = 2400,
20/50 = 20 × 48/50 × 48 = 960/2400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 25 = 2400,
12/96 = 12 × 25/96 × 25 = 300/2400 - Add the two like fractions:
960/2400 + 300/2400 = 960 + 300/2400 = 1260/2400 - 1260/2400 simplified gives 21/40
- So, 20/50 + 12/96 = 21/40
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