Add 20/96 and 7/27
20/96 + 7/27 is 101/216.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 27 is 864
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 864 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 9 = 864,
20/96 = 20 × 9/96 × 9 = 180/864 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 32 = 864,
7/27 = 7 × 32/27 × 32 = 224/864 - Add the two like fractions:
180/864 + 224/864 = 180 + 224/864 = 404/864 - 404/864 simplified gives 101/216
- So, 20/96 + 7/27 = 101/216
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