Add 20/96 and 15/54
20/96 + 15/54 is 35/72.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 54 is 864
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 864 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 9 = 864,
20/96 = 20 × 9/96 × 9 = 180/864 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 16 = 864,
15/54 = 15 × 16/54 × 16 = 240/864 - Add the two like fractions:
180/864 + 240/864 = 180 + 240/864 = 420/864 - 420/864 simplified gives 35/72
- So, 20/96 + 15/54 = 35/72
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