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Add 7/96 and 36/20

1st number: 7/96, 2nd number: 1 16/20

7/96 + 36/20 is 899/480.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
    7/96 = 7 × 5/96 × 5 = 35/480
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 24 = 480,
    36/20 = 36 × 24/20 × 24 = 864/480
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    35/480 + 864/480 = 35 + 864/480 = 899/480
  5. So, 7/96 + 36/20 = 899/480
    In mixed form: 1419/480

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