Add 20/96 and 6/81
20/96 + 6/81 is 61/216.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 81 is 2592
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2592 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 27 = 2592,
20/96 = 20 × 27/96 × 27 = 540/2592 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 32 = 2592,
6/81 = 6 × 32/81 × 32 = 192/2592 - Add the two like fractions:
540/2592 + 192/2592 = 540 + 192/2592 = 732/2592 - 732/2592 simplified gives 61/216
- So, 20/96 + 6/81 = 61/216
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