Add 36/20 and 12/96
1st number: 1 16/20, 2nd number: 12/96
36/20 + 12/96 is 77/40.
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,
36/20 = 36 × 24/20 × 24 = 864/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
12/96 = 12 × 5/96 × 5 = 60/480 - Add the two like fractions:
864/480 + 60/480 = 864 + 60/480 = 924/480 - 924/480 simplified gives 77/40
- So, 36/20 + 12/96 = 77/40
In mixed form: 137/40
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