Add 84/96 and 7/20
84/96 + 7/20 is 49/40.
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,
84/96 = 84 × 5/96 × 5 = 420/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 24 = 480,
7/20 = 7 × 24/20 × 24 = 168/480 - Add the two like fractions:
420/480 + 168/480 = 420 + 168/480 = 588/480 - 588/480 simplified gives 49/40
- So, 84/96 + 7/20 = 49/40
In mixed form: 19/40
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