Add 20/96 and 10/18
20/96 + 10/18 is 55/72.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 18 is 288
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
20/96 = 20 × 3/96 × 3 = 60/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 16 = 288,
10/18 = 10 × 16/18 × 16 = 160/288 - Add the two like fractions:
60/288 + 160/288 = 60 + 160/288 = 220/288 - 220/288 simplified gives 55/72
- So, 20/96 + 10/18 = 55/72
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