Add 6/20 and 9/96
6/20 + 9/96 is 63/160.
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,
6/20 = 6 × 24/20 × 24 = 144/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
9/96 = 9 × 5/96 × 5 = 45/480 - Add the two like fractions:
144/480 + 45/480 = 144 + 45/480 = 189/480 - 189/480 simplified gives 63/160
- So, 6/20 + 9/96 = 63/160
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