Add 28/12 and 45/96
1st number: 2 4/12, 2nd number: 45/96
28/12 + 45/96 is 269/96.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 96 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 8 = 96,
28/12 = 28 × 8/12 × 8 = 224/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
45/96 = 45 × 1/96 × 1 = 45/96 - Add the two like fractions:
224/96 + 45/96 = 224 + 45/96 = 269/96 - So, 28/12 + 45/96 = 269/96
In mixed form: 277/96
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