Add 24/20 and 42/96
1st number: 1 4/20, 2nd number: 42/96
24/20 + 42/96 is 131/80.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 96 is 480
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 24 = 480,
24/20 = 24 × 24/20 × 24 = 576/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
42/96 = 42 × 5/96 × 5 = 210/480 - Add the two like fractions:
576/480 + 210/480 = 576 + 210/480 = 786/480 - 786/480 simplified gives 131/80
- So, 24/20 + 42/96 = 131/80
In mixed form: 151/80
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