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Add 20/96 and 30/18

1st number: 20/96, 2nd number: 1 12/18

20/96 + 30/18 is 15/8.

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,
    30/18 = 30 × 16/18 × 16 = 480/288
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    60/288 + 480/288 = 60 + 480/288 = 540/288
  5. 540/288 simplified gives 15/8
  6. So, 20/96 + 30/18 = 15/8
    In mixed form: 17/8

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