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Add 24/28 and 16/96

24/28 + 16/96 is 43/42.

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,
    24/28 = 24 × 24/28 × 24 = 576/672
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
    16/96 = 16 × 7/96 × 7 = 112/672
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    576/672 + 112/672 = 576 + 112/672 = 688/672
  5. 688/672 simplified gives 43/42
  6. So, 24/28 + 16/96 = 43/42
    In mixed form: 11/42

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