Add 42/20 and 36/96
1st number: 2 2/20, 2nd number: 36/96
42/20 + 36/96 is 99/40.
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,
42/20 = 42 × 24/20 × 24 = 1008/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
36/96 = 36 × 5/96 × 5 = 180/480 - Add the two like fractions:
1008/480 + 180/480 = 1008 + 180/480 = 1188/480 - 1188/480 simplified gives 99/40
- So, 42/20 + 36/96 = 99/40
In mixed form: 219/40
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