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