Add 20/96 and 3/18
20/96 + 3/18 is 3/8.
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,
3/18 = 3 × 16/18 × 16 = 48/288 - Add the two like fractions:
60/288 + 48/288 = 60 + 48/288 = 108/288 - 108/288 simplified gives 3/8
- So, 20/96 + 3/18 = 3/8
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