Add 96/20 and 45/96
1st number: 4 16/20, 2nd number: 45/96
96/20 + 45/96 is 843/160.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 96 is 480
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 24 = 480,
96/20 = 96 × 24/20 × 24 = 2304/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
45/96 = 45 × 5/96 × 5 = 225/480 - Add the two like fractions:
2304/480 + 225/480 = 2304 + 225/480 = 2529/480 - 2529/480 simplified gives 843/160
- So, 96/20 + 45/96 = 843/160
In mixed form: 543/160
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