Add 20/96 and 7/35
20/96 + 7/35 is 49/120.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 35 is 3360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3360 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 35 = 3360,
20/96 = 20 × 35/96 × 35 = 700/3360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 96 = 3360,
7/35 = 7 × 96/35 × 96 = 672/3360 - Add the two like fractions:
700/3360 + 672/3360 = 700 + 672/3360 = 1372/3360 - 1372/3360 simplified gives 49/120
- So, 20/96 + 7/35 = 49/120
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