Add 72/96 and 20/32
72/96 + 20/32 is 11/8.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 32 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
72/96 = 72 × 1/96 × 1 = 72/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
20/32 = 20 × 3/32 × 3 = 60/96 - Add the two like fractions:
72/96 + 60/96 = 72 + 60/96 = 132/96 - 132/96 simplified gives 11/8
- So, 72/96 + 20/32 = 11/8
In mixed form: 13/8
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