Add 5/20 and 50/96
5/20 + 50/96 is 37/48.
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,
5/20 = 5 × 24/20 × 24 = 120/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
50/96 = 50 × 5/96 × 5 = 250/480 - Add the two like fractions:
120/480 + 250/480 = 120 + 250/480 = 370/480 - 370/480 simplified gives 37/48
- So, 5/20 + 50/96 = 37/48
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