Add 84/96 and 7/9, Solve 84/96 + 7/9 as a fraction

Add 84/96 and 7/9

84/96 + 7/9 is 119/72.

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,
84/96 = 84 × 3/96 × 3 = 252/288
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 32 = 288,
7/9 = 7 × 32/9 × 32 = 224/288
Add the two like fractions:
252/288 + 224/288 = 252 + 224/288 = 476/288
476/288 simplified gives 119/72
So, 84/96 + 7/9 = 119/72
In mixed form: 147/72

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