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Add 20/96 and 5/36

20/96 + 5/36 is 25/72.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
    20/96 = 20 × 3/96 × 3 = 60/288
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 8 = 288,
    5/36 = 5 × 8/36 × 8 = 40/288
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    60/288 + 40/288 = 60 + 40/288 = 100/288
  5. 100/288 simplified gives 25/72
  6. So, 20/96 + 5/36 = 25/72

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