Add 21/96 and 8/20
21/96 + 8/20 is 99/160.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 20 is 480
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
21/96 = 21 × 5/96 × 5 = 105/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 24 = 480,
8/20 = 8 × 24/20 × 24 = 192/480 - Add the two like fractions:
105/480 + 192/480 = 105 + 192/480 = 297/480 - 297/480 simplified gives 99/160
- So, 21/96 + 8/20 = 99/160
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