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Add 96/20 and 18/25

1st number: 4 16/20, 2nd number: 18/25

96/20 + 18/25 is 138/25.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 20 and 25 is 100

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 100
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 5 = 100,
    96/20 = 96 × 5/20 × 5 = 480/100
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 4 = 100,
    18/25 = 18 × 4/25 × 4 = 72/100
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    480/100 + 72/100 = 480 + 72/100 = 552/100
  5. 552/100 simplified gives 138/25
  6. So, 96/20 + 18/25 = 138/25
    In mixed form: 513/25

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