Add 20/96 and 70/27
1st number: 20/96, 2nd number: 2 16/27
20/96 + 70/27 is 605/216.
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,
70/27 = 70 × 32/27 × 32 = 2240/864 - Add the two like fractions:
180/864 + 2240/864 = 180 + 2240/864 = 2420/864 - 2420/864 simplified gives 605/216
- So, 20/96 + 70/27 = 605/216
In mixed form: 2173/216
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