Add 20/9 and 36/96
1st number: 2 2/9, 2nd number: 36/96
20/9 + 36/96 is 187/72.
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,
36/96 = 36 × 3/96 × 3 = 108/288 - Add the two like fractions:
640/288 + 108/288 = 640 + 108/288 = 748/288 - 748/288 simplified gives 187/72
- So, 20/9 + 36/96 = 187/72
In mixed form: 243/72
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