Add 35/96 and 10/20
35/96 + 10/20 is 83/96.
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,
35/96 = 35 × 5/96 × 5 = 175/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 24 = 480,
10/20 = 10 × 24/20 × 24 = 240/480 - Add the two like fractions:
175/480 + 240/480 = 175 + 240/480 = 415/480 - 415/480 simplified gives 83/96
- So, 35/96 + 10/20 = 83/96
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