Add 24/8 and 28/96, Solve 3 0/8 + 28/96 as a fraction

Add 24/8 and 28/96

1^st number: 3 0/8, 2^nd number: 28/96

24/8 + 28/96 is 79/24.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 96 is 96

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 12 = 96,
24/8 = 24 × 12/8 × 12 = 288/96
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
28/96 = 28 × 1/96 × 1 = 28/96
Add the two like fractions:
288/96 + 28/96 = 288 + 28/96 = 316/96
316/96 simplified gives 79/24
So, 24/8 + 28/96 = 79/24
In mixed form: 37/24

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