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Add 28/20 and 21/96

1st number: 1 8/20, 2nd number: 21/96

28/20 + 21/96 is 259/160.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 24 = 480,
    28/20 = 28 × 24/20 × 24 = 672/480
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
    21/96 = 21 × 5/96 × 5 = 105/480
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    672/480 + 105/480 = 672 + 105/480 = 777/480
  5. 777/480 simplified gives 259/160
  6. So, 28/20 + 21/96 = 259/160
    In mixed form: 199/160

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