Add 20/96 and 42/27
1st number: 20/96, 2nd number: 1 15/27
20/96 + 42/27 is 127/72.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 27 is 864
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 864 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 9 = 864,
20/96 = 20 × 9/96 × 9 = 180/864 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 32 = 864,
42/27 = 42 × 32/27 × 32 = 1344/864 - Add the two like fractions:
180/864 + 1344/864 = 180 + 1344/864 = 1524/864 - 1524/864 simplified gives 127/72
- So, 20/96 + 42/27 = 127/72
In mixed form: 155/72
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