Add 7/96 and 4/20
7/96 + 4/20 is 131/480.
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,
7/96 = 7 × 5/96 × 5 = 35/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 24 = 480,
4/20 = 4 × 24/20 × 24 = 96/480 - Add the two like fractions:
35/480 + 96/480 = 35 + 96/480 = 131/480 - So, 7/96 + 4/20 = 131/480
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