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