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Add 28/35 and 54/96

28/35 + 54/96 is 109/80.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 96 is 3360

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3360
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 96 = 3360,
    28/35 = 28 × 96/35 × 96 = 2688/3360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 35 = 3360,
    54/96 = 54 × 35/96 × 35 = 1890/3360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2688/3360 + 1890/3360 = 2688 + 1890/3360 = 4578/3360
  5. 4578/3360 simplified gives 109/80
  6. So, 28/35 + 54/96 = 109/80
    In mixed form: 129/80

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