Add 9/96 and 28/20
1st number: 9/96, 2nd number: 1 8/20
9/96 + 28/20 is 239/160.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 20 is 480
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
9/96 = 9 × 5/96 × 5 = 45/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 24 = 480,
28/20 = 28 × 24/20 × 24 = 672/480 - Add the two like fractions:
45/480 + 672/480 = 45 + 672/480 = 717/480 - 717/480 simplified gives 239/160
- So, 9/96 + 28/20 = 239/160
In mixed form: 179/160
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