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Add 20/96 and 5/50

20/96 + 5/50 is 37/120.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 96 and 50 is 2400

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2400
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 25 = 2400,
    20/96 = 20 × 25/96 × 25 = 500/2400
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 48 = 2400,
    5/50 = 5 × 48/50 × 48 = 240/2400
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    500/2400 + 240/2400 = 500 + 240/2400 = 740/2400
  5. 740/2400 simplified gives 37/120
  6. So, 20/96 + 5/50 = 37/120

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