Add 64/20 and 3/96
1st number: 3 4/20, 2nd number: 3/96
64/20 + 3/96 is 517/160.
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,
64/20 = 64 × 24/20 × 24 = 1536/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
3/96 = 3 × 5/96 × 5 = 15/480 - Add the two like fractions:
1536/480 + 15/480 = 1536 + 15/480 = 1551/480 - 1551/480 simplified gives 517/160
- So, 64/20 + 3/96 = 517/160
In mixed form: 337/160
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