Add 20/9 and 24/96
1st number: 2 2/9, 2nd number: 24/96
20/9 + 24/96 is 89/36.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 96 is 288
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 32 = 288,
20/9 = 20 × 32/9 × 32 = 640/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
24/96 = 24 × 3/96 × 3 = 72/288 - Add the two like fractions:
640/288 + 72/288 = 640 + 72/288 = 712/288 - 712/288 simplified gives 89/36
- So, 20/9 + 24/96 = 89/36
In mixed form: 217/36
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