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Add 20/96 and 20/18

1st number: 20/96, 2nd number: 1 2/18

20/96 + 20/18 is 95/72.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
    20/96 = 20 × 3/96 × 3 = 60/288
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 16 = 288,
    20/18 = 20 × 16/18 × 16 = 320/288
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    60/288 + 320/288 = 60 + 320/288 = 380/288
  5. 380/288 simplified gives 95/72
  6. So, 20/96 + 20/18 = 95/72
    In mixed form: 123/72

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