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Add 5/96 and 21/9

1st number: 5/96, 2nd number: 2 3/9

5/96 + 21/9 is 229/96.

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,
    5/96 = 5 × 3/96 × 3 = 15/288
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 32 = 288,
    21/9 = 21 × 32/9 × 32 = 672/288
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    15/288 + 672/288 = 15 + 672/288 = 687/288
  5. 687/288 simplified gives 229/96
  6. So, 5/96 + 21/9 = 229/96
    In mixed form: 237/96

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