Add 20/96 and 5/36
20/96 + 5/36 is 25/72.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 36 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 36 × 8 = 288,
5/36 = 5 × 8/36 × 8 = 40/288 - Add the two like fractions:
60/288 + 40/288 = 60 + 40/288 = 100/288 - 100/288 simplified gives 25/72
- So, 20/96 + 5/36 = 25/72
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