Add 20/96 and 8/10
20/96 + 8/10 is 121/120.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 10 is 480
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
20/96 = 20 × 5/96 × 5 = 100/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 48 = 480,
8/10 = 8 × 48/10 × 48 = 384/480 - Add the two like fractions:
100/480 + 384/480 = 100 + 384/480 = 484/480 - 484/480 simplified gives 121/120
- So, 20/96 + 8/10 = 121/120
In mixed form: 11/120
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