Add 28/21 and 3/96
1st number: 1 7/21, 2nd number: 3/96
28/21 + 3/96 is 131/96.
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,
3/96 = 3 × 7/96 × 7 = 21/672 - Add the two like fractions:
896/672 + 21/672 = 896 + 21/672 = 917/672 - 917/672 simplified gives 131/96
- So, 28/21 + 3/96 = 131/96
In mixed form: 135/96
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