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Add 20/96 and 45/9

1st number: 20/96, 2nd number: 5 0/9

20/96 + 45/9 is 125/24.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
    20/96 = 20 × 3/96 × 3 = 60/288
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 32 = 288,
    45/9 = 45 × 32/9 × 32 = 1440/288
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    60/288 + 1440/288 = 60 + 1440/288 = 1500/288
  5. 1500/288 simplified gives 125/24
  6. So, 20/96 + 45/9 = 125/24
    In mixed form: 55/24

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