Add 1/7 and 28/96
1/7 + 28/96 is 73/168.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 96 is 672
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 96 = 672,
1/7 = 1 × 96/7 × 96 = 96/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
28/96 = 28 × 7/96 × 7 = 196/672 - Add the two like fractions:
96/672 + 196/672 = 96 + 196/672 = 292/672 - 292/672 simplified gives 73/168
- So, 1/7 + 28/96 = 73/168
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