Add 6/96 and 20/9
1st number: 6/96, 2nd number: 2 2/9
6/96 + 20/9 is 329/144.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
6/96 = 6 × 3/96 × 3 = 18/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 32 = 288,
20/9 = 20 × 32/9 × 32 = 640/288 - Add the two like fractions:
18/288 + 640/288 = 18 + 640/288 = 658/288 - 658/288 simplified gives 329/144
- So, 6/96 + 20/9 = 329/144
In mixed form: 241/144
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