Add 28/21 and 2/96
1st number: 1 7/21, 2nd number: 2/96
28/21 + 2/96 is 65/48.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 96 is 672
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 32 = 672,
28/21 = 28 × 32/21 × 32 = 896/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
2/96 = 2 × 7/96 × 7 = 14/672 - Add the two like fractions:
896/672 + 14/672 = 896 + 14/672 = 910/672 - 910/672 simplified gives 65/48
- So, 28/21 + 2/96 = 65/48
In mixed form: 117/48
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