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Add 20/96 and 40/45

20/96 + 40/45 is 79/72.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 96 and 45 is 1440

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1440
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 15 = 1440,
    20/96 = 20 × 15/96 × 15 = 300/1440
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 32 = 1440,
    40/45 = 40 × 32/45 × 32 = 1280/1440
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    300/1440 + 1280/1440 = 300 + 1280/1440 = 1580/1440
  5. 1580/1440 simplified gives 79/72
  6. So, 20/96 + 40/45 = 79/72
    In mixed form: 17/72

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