Add 21/20 and 9/96
1st number: 1 1/20, 2nd number: 9/96
21/20 + 9/96 is 183/160.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 96 is 480
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 24 = 480,
21/20 = 21 × 24/20 × 24 = 504/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
9/96 = 9 × 5/96 × 5 = 45/480 - Add the two like fractions:
504/480 + 45/480 = 504 + 45/480 = 549/480 - 549/480 simplified gives 183/160
- So, 21/20 + 9/96 = 183/160
In mixed form: 123/160
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