Add 84/36 and 9/96, Solve 2 12/36 + 9/96 as a fraction

Add 84/36 and 9/96

1^st number: 2 12/36, 2^nd number: 9/96

84/36 + 9/96 is 233/96.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 96 is 288

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288
For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 8 = 288,
84/36 = 84 × 8/36 × 8 = 672/288
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
9/96 = 9 × 3/96 × 3 = 27/288
Add the two like fractions:
672/288 + 27/288 = 672 + 27/288 = 699/288
699/288 simplified gives 233/96
So, 84/36 + 9/96 = 233/96
In mixed form: 241/96

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