Add 84/96 and 70/9, Solve 84/96 + 7 7/9 as a fraction

Add 84/96 and 70/9

1^st number: 84/96, 2^nd number: 7 7/9

84/96 + 70/9 is 623/72.

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,
70/9 = 70 × 32/9 × 32 = 2240/288
Add the two like fractions:
252/288 + 2240/288 = 252 + 2240/288 = 2492/288
2492/288 simplified gives 623/72
So, 84/96 + 70/9 = 623/72
In mixed form: 847/72

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