Add 20/96 and 42/80
20/96 + 42/80 is 11/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 80 is 480
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
20/96 = 20 × 5/96 × 5 = 100/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 6 = 480,
42/80 = 42 × 6/80 × 6 = 252/480 - Add the two like fractions:
100/480 + 252/480 = 100 + 252/480 = 352/480 - 352/480 simplified gives 11/15
- So, 20/96 + 42/80 = 11/15
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