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Add 96/9 and 24/5

1st number: 10 6/9, 2nd number: 4 4/5

96/9 + 24/5 is 232/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 5 is 45

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
    96/9 = 96 × 5/9 × 5 = 480/45
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 9 = 45,
    24/5 = 24 × 9/5 × 9 = 216/45
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    480/45 + 216/45 = 480 + 216/45 = 696/45
  5. 696/45 simplified gives 232/15
  6. So, 96/9 + 24/5 = 232/15
    In mixed form: 157/15

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