Add 20/60 and 75/96
20/60 + 75/96 is 107/96.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 96 is 480
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 8 = 480,
20/60 = 20 × 8/60 × 8 = 160/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
75/96 = 75 × 5/96 × 5 = 375/480 - Add the two like fractions:
160/480 + 375/480 = 160 + 375/480 = 535/480 - 535/480 simplified gives 107/96
- So, 20/60 + 75/96 = 107/96
In mixed form: 111/96
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