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Add 20/96 and 70/72

20/96 + 70/72 is 85/72.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
    20/96 = 20 × 3/96 × 3 = 60/288
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 4 = 288,
    70/72 = 70 × 4/72 × 4 = 280/288
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    60/288 + 280/288 = 60 + 280/288 = 340/288
  5. 340/288 simplified gives 85/72
  6. So, 20/96 + 70/72 = 85/72
    In mixed form: 113/72

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