Add 90/96 and 1/20
90/96 + 1/20 is 79/80.
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,
90/96 = 90 × 5/96 × 5 = 450/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 24 = 480,
1/20 = 1 × 24/20 × 24 = 24/480 - Add the two like fractions:
450/480 + 24/480 = 450 + 24/480 = 474/480 - 474/480 simplified gives 79/80
- So, 90/96 + 1/20 = 79/80
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