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Add 81/96 and 8/20

81/96 + 8/20 is 199/160.

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,
    81/96 = 81 × 5/96 × 5 = 405/480
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 24 = 480,
    8/20 = 8 × 24/20 × 24 = 192/480
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    405/480 + 192/480 = 405 + 192/480 = 597/480
  5. 597/480 simplified gives 199/160
  6. So, 81/96 + 8/20 = 199/160
    In mixed form: 139/160

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