Add 6/96 and 9/20
6/96 + 9/20 is 41/80.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 20 is 480
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
6/96 = 6 × 5/96 × 5 = 30/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 24 = 480,
9/20 = 9 × 24/20 × 24 = 216/480 - Add the two like fractions:
30/480 + 216/480 = 30 + 216/480 = 246/480 - 246/480 simplified gives 41/80
- So, 6/96 + 9/20 = 41/80
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