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Add 84/96 and 5/9

84/96 + 5/9 is 103/72.

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,
    84/96 = 84 × 3/96 × 3 = 252/288
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 32 = 288,
    5/9 = 5 × 32/9 × 32 = 160/288
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    252/288 + 160/288 = 252 + 160/288 = 412/288
  5. 412/288 simplified gives 103/72
  6. So, 84/96 + 5/9 = 103/72
    In mixed form: 131/72

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