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Add 96/20 and 3/72

1st number: 4 16/20, 2nd number: 3/72

96/20 + 3/72 is 581/120.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 20 and 72 is 360

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 18 = 360,
    96/20 = 96 × 18/20 × 18 = 1728/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
    3/72 = 3 × 5/72 × 5 = 15/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1728/360 + 15/360 = 1728 + 15/360 = 1743/360
  5. 1743/360 simplified gives 581/120
  6. So, 96/20 + 3/72 = 581/120
    In mixed form: 4101/120

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