19/173 added to 99/3 in Fraction Form

The result of 19/173 added to 99/3 is: 33 19/173

Step-by-Step Solution

Step 1: Understand the Problem

We need to add the fractions 19173 and 993.

Step 2: Find the Least Common Multiple (LCM)

To add fractions, we need a common denominator. The LCM of 173 and 3 is 519.

Step 3: Convert Fractions to Equivalent Fractions

Convert 19173 to 57519
Convert 993 to 17127519

Step 4: Add the Numerators

Add the numerators: 57 + 17127 = 17184

Step 5: Simplify the Fraction

We can simplify 17184519 to its lowest form.
The greatest common divisor (GCD) of 17184 and 519 is 3.
Dividing both numerator and denominator by the GCD, we get 5728173.

Step 6: Convert to Mixed Number

The fraction 5728173 can be written as the mixed number 3319173.

Final Answer

The result of 19/173 added to 99/3 is:

19173+993=3319173

Understanding Fraction Addition

How to Add Fractions

To add fractions, you need to ensure they have a common denominator. Then add the numerators:

ab+cd=ad+bcbd (when denominators are different)

Or simply ab+cb=a+cb (when denominators are the same)

Why Simplify Fractions?

Simplifying fractions makes them easier to work with and understand. A fraction is in its simplest form when the numerator and denominator have no common factors other than 1.

To simplify a fraction, divide both the numerator and denominator by their greatest common divisor (GCD).

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