Add 16/28 and 28/96
16/28 + 28/96 is 145/168.
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,
16/28 = 16 × 24/28 × 24 = 384/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
28/96 = 28 × 7/96 × 7 = 196/672 - Add the two like fractions:
384/672 + 196/672 = 384 + 196/672 = 580/672 - 580/672 simplified gives 145/168
- So, 16/28 + 28/96 = 145/168
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