Add 35/25 and 20/96
1st number: 1 10/25, 2nd number: 20/96
35/25 + 20/96 is 193/120.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 96 is 2400
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2400 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 96 = 2400,
35/25 = 35 × 96/25 × 96 = 3360/2400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 25 = 2400,
20/96 = 20 × 25/96 × 25 = 500/2400 - Add the two like fractions:
3360/2400 + 500/2400 = 3360 + 500/2400 = 3860/2400 - 3860/2400 simplified gives 193/120
- So, 35/25 + 20/96 = 193/120
In mixed form: 173/120
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