Add 3/96 and 12/20
3/96 + 12/20 is 101/160.
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,
3/96 = 3 × 5/96 × 5 = 15/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 24 = 480,
12/20 = 12 × 24/20 × 24 = 288/480 - Add the two like fractions:
15/480 + 288/480 = 15 + 288/480 = 303/480 - 303/480 simplified gives 101/160
- So, 3/96 + 12/20 = 101/160
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