Add 56/20 and 75/96
1st number: 2 16/20, 2nd number: 75/96
56/20 + 75/96 is 573/160.
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,
56/20 = 56 × 24/20 × 24 = 1344/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
75/96 = 75 × 5/96 × 5 = 375/480 - Add the two like fractions:
1344/480 + 375/480 = 1344 + 375/480 = 1719/480 - 1719/480 simplified gives 573/160
- So, 56/20 + 75/96 = 573/160
In mixed form: 393/160
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