Add 1/28 and 5/96
1/28 + 5/96 is 59/672.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 96 is 672
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 24 = 672,
1/28 = 1 × 24/28 × 24 = 24/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
5/96 = 5 × 7/96 × 7 = 35/672 - Add the two like fractions:
24/672 + 35/672 = 24 + 35/672 = 59/672 - So, 1/28 + 5/96 = 59/672
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