Add 2/28 and 15/96
2/28 + 15/96 is 51/224.
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,
2/28 = 2 × 24/28 × 24 = 48/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
15/96 = 15 × 7/96 × 7 = 105/672 - Add the two like fractions:
48/672 + 105/672 = 48 + 105/672 = 153/672 - 153/672 simplified gives 51/224
- So, 2/28 + 15/96 = 51/224
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