229/26 added to 9/3 in Fraction Form

The result of 229/26 added to 9/3 is: 11 21/26

Step-by-Step Solution

Step 1: Understand the Problem

We need to add the fractions 22926 and 93.

Step 2: Find the Least Common Multiple (LCM)

To add fractions, we need a common denominator. The LCM of 26 and 3 is 78.

Step 3: Convert Fractions to Equivalent Fractions

Convert 22926 to 68778
Convert 93 to 23478

Step 4: Add the Numerators

Add the numerators: 687 + 234 = 921

Step 5: Simplify the Fraction

We can simplify 92178 to its lowest form.
The greatest common divisor (GCD) of 921 and 78 is 3.
Dividing both numerator and denominator by the GCD, we get 30726.

Step 6: Convert to Mixed Number

The fraction 30726 can be written as the mixed number 112126.

Final Answer

The result of 229/26 added to 9/3 is:

22926+93=112126

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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