Add 20/96 and 15/80
20/96 + 15/80 is 19/48.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 80 is 480
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
20/96 = 20 × 5/96 × 5 = 100/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 6 = 480,
15/80 = 15 × 6/80 × 6 = 90/480 - Add the two like fractions:
100/480 + 90/480 = 100 + 90/480 = 190/480 - 190/480 simplified gives 19/48
- So, 20/96 + 15/80 = 19/48
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