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Add 96/20 and 4/6

1st number: 4 16/20, 2nd number: 4/6

96/20 + 4/6 is 82/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 20 and 6 is 60

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
    96/20 = 96 × 3/20 × 3 = 288/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 10 = 60,
    4/6 = 4 × 10/6 × 10 = 40/60
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    288/60 + 40/60 = 288 + 40/60 = 328/60
  5. 328/60 simplified gives 82/15
  6. So, 96/20 + 4/6 = 82/15
    In mixed form: 57/15

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