Add 96/9 and 27/20
1st number: 10 6/9, 2nd number: 1 7/20
96/9 + 27/20 is 721/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 20 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 20 = 180,
96/9 = 96 × 20/9 × 20 = 1920/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
27/20 = 27 × 9/20 × 9 = 243/180 - Add the two like fractions:
1920/180 + 243/180 = 1920 + 243/180 = 2163/180 - 2163/180 simplified gives 721/60
- So, 96/9 + 27/20 = 721/60
In mixed form: 121/60
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