Add 20/96 and 5/72
20/96 + 5/72 is 5/18.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 72 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 72 × 4 = 288,
5/72 = 5 × 4/72 × 4 = 20/288 - Add the two like fractions:
60/288 + 20/288 = 60 + 20/288 = 80/288 - 80/288 simplified gives 5/18
- So, 20/96 + 5/72 = 5/18
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