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Add 96/9 and 5/20

1st number: 10 6/9, 2nd number: 5/20

96/9 + 5/20 is 131/12.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 20 = 180,
    96/9 = 96 × 20/9 × 20 = 1920/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
    5/20 = 5 × 9/20 × 9 = 45/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1920/180 + 45/180 = 1920 + 45/180 = 1965/180
  5. 1965/180 simplified gives 131/12
  6. So, 96/9 + 5/20 = 131/12
    In mixed form: 1011/12

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