Add 28/18 and 28/96
1st number: 1 10/18, 2nd number: 28/96
28/18 + 28/96 is 133/72.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 96 is 288
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 16 = 288,
28/18 = 28 × 16/18 × 16 = 448/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
28/96 = 28 × 3/96 × 3 = 84/288 - Add the two like fractions:
448/288 + 84/288 = 448 + 84/288 = 532/288 - 532/288 simplified gives 133/72
- So, 28/18 + 28/96 = 133/72
In mixed form: 161/72
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