Add 28/10 and 42/96
1st number: 2 8/10, 2nd number: 42/96
28/10 + 42/96 is 259/80.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 96 is 480
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 48 = 480,
28/10 = 28 × 48/10 × 48 = 1344/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
42/96 = 42 × 5/96 × 5 = 210/480 - Add the two like fractions:
1344/480 + 210/480 = 1344 + 210/480 = 1554/480 - 1554/480 simplified gives 259/80
- So, 28/10 + 42/96 = 259/80
In mixed form: 319/80
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