Add 96/20 and 14/36
1st number: 4 16/20, 2nd number: 14/36
96/20 + 14/36 is 467/90.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
96/20 = 96 × 9/20 × 9 = 864/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
14/36 = 14 × 5/36 × 5 = 70/180 - Add the two like fractions:
864/180 + 70/180 = 864 + 70/180 = 934/180 - 934/180 simplified gives 467/90
- So, 96/20 + 14/36 = 467/90
In mixed form: 517/90
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