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Add 32/20 and 10/96

1st number: 1 12/20, 2nd number: 10/96

32/20 + 10/96 is 409/240.

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,
    32/20 = 32 × 24/20 × 24 = 768/480
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
    10/96 = 10 × 5/96 × 5 = 50/480
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    768/480 + 50/480 = 768 + 50/480 = 818/480
  5. 818/480 simplified gives 409/240
  6. So, 32/20 + 10/96 = 409/240
    In mixed form: 1169/240

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