Add 15/96 and 20/9
1st number: 15/96, 2nd number: 2 2/9
15/96 + 20/9 is 685/288.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 9 is 288
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
15/96 = 15 × 3/96 × 3 = 45/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 32 = 288,
20/9 = 20 × 32/9 × 32 = 640/288 - Add the two like fractions:
45/288 + 640/288 = 45 + 640/288 = 685/288 - So, 15/96 + 20/9 = 685/288
In mixed form: 2109/288
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