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Add 20/96 and 9/24

20/96 + 9/24 is 7/12.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 96 and 24 is 96
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
   20/96 = 20 × 1/96 × 1 = 20/96
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 4 = 96,
   9/24 = 9 × 4/24 × 4 = 36/96
4. Add the two like fractions:
   20/96 + 36/96 = 20 + 36/96 = 56/96
5. 56/96 simplified gives 7/12
6. So, 20/96 + 9/24 = 7/12

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