Add 20/9 and 84/96
1st number: 2 2/9, 2nd number: 84/96
20/9 + 84/96 is 223/72.
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,
84/96 = 84 × 3/96 × 3 = 252/288 - Add the two like fractions:
640/288 + 252/288 = 640 + 252/288 = 892/288 - 892/288 simplified gives 223/72
- So, 20/9 + 84/96 = 223/72
In mixed form: 37/72
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