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Add 36/96 and 20/16

1st number: 36/96, 2nd number: 1 4/16

36/96 + 20/16 is 13/8.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 96 and 16 is 96

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
    36/96 = 36 × 1/96 × 1 = 36/96
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 6 = 96,
    20/16 = 20 × 6/16 × 6 = 120/96
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    36/96 + 120/96 = 36 + 120/96 = 156/96
  5. 156/96 simplified gives 13/8
  6. So, 36/96 + 20/16 = 13/8
    In mixed form: 15/8

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