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Add 20/50 and 12/96

20/50 + 12/96 is 21/40.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 48 = 2400,
    20/50 = 20 × 48/50 × 48 = 960/2400
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 25 = 2400,
    12/96 = 12 × 25/96 × 25 = 300/2400
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    960/2400 + 300/2400 = 960 + 300/2400 = 1260/2400
  5. 1260/2400 simplified gives 21/40
  6. So, 20/50 + 12/96 = 21/40

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