Add 96/20 and 42/36
1st number: 4 16/20, 2nd number: 1 6/36
96/20 + 42/36 is 179/30.
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,
42/36 = 42 × 5/36 × 5 = 210/180 - Add the two like fractions:
864/180 + 210/180 = 864 + 210/180 = 1074/180 - 1074/180 simplified gives 179/30
- So, 96/20 + 42/36 = 179/30
In mixed form: 529/30
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