Add 25/96 and 42/28
1st number: 25/96, 2nd number: 1 14/28
25/96 + 42/28 is 169/96.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 28 is 672
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
25/96 = 25 × 7/96 × 7 = 175/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 24 = 672,
42/28 = 42 × 24/28 × 24 = 1008/672 - Add the two like fractions:
175/672 + 1008/672 = 175 + 1008/672 = 1183/672 - 1183/672 simplified gives 169/96
- So, 25/96 + 42/28 = 169/96
In mixed form: 173/96
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