Add 20/96 and 10/48
20/96 + 10/48 is 5/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 48 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
20/96 = 20 × 1/96 × 1 = 20/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 2 = 96,
10/48 = 10 × 2/48 × 2 = 20/96 - Add the two like fractions:
20/96 + 20/96 = 20 + 20/96 = 40/96 - 40/96 simplified gives 5/12
- So, 20/96 + 10/48 = 5/12
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