Add 84/15 and 9/96
1st number: 5 9/15, 2nd number: 9/96
84/15 + 9/96 is 911/160.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 96 is 480
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 32 = 480,
84/15 = 84 × 32/15 × 32 = 2688/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
9/96 = 9 × 5/96 × 5 = 45/480 - Add the two like fractions:
2688/480 + 45/480 = 2688 + 45/480 = 2733/480 - 2733/480 simplified gives 911/160
- So, 84/15 + 9/96 = 911/160
In mixed form: 5111/160
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