Add 8/96 and 7/20
8/96 + 7/20 is 13/30.
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,
8/96 = 8 × 5/96 × 5 = 40/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 24 = 480,
7/20 = 7 × 24/20 × 24 = 168/480 - Add the two like fractions:
40/480 + 168/480 = 40 + 168/480 = 208/480 - 208/480 simplified gives 13/30
- So, 8/96 + 7/20 = 13/30
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