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Add 16/28 and 28/96

16/28 + 28/96 is 145/168.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 24 = 672,
    16/28 = 16 × 24/28 × 24 = 384/672
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
    28/96 = 28 × 7/96 × 7 = 196/672
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    384/672 + 196/672 = 384 + 196/672 = 580/672
  5. 580/672 simplified gives 145/168
  6. So, 16/28 + 28/96 = 145/168

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