Add 5/96 and 20/28
5/96 + 20/28 is 515/672.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 28 is 672
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
5/96 = 5 × 7/96 × 7 = 35/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 24 = 672,
20/28 = 20 × 24/28 × 24 = 480/672 - Add the two like fractions:
35/672 + 480/672 = 35 + 480/672 = 515/672 - So, 5/96 + 20/28 = 515/672
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