Add 35/96 and 18/20
35/96 + 18/20 is 607/480.
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,
18/20 = 18 × 24/20 × 24 = 432/480 - Add the two like fractions:
175/480 + 432/480 = 175 + 432/480 = 607/480 - So, 35/96 + 18/20 = 607/480
In mixed form: 1127/480
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