Add 28/42 and 40/96
28/42 + 40/96 is 13/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 96 is 672
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 16 = 672,
28/42 = 28 × 16/42 × 16 = 448/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
40/96 = 40 × 7/96 × 7 = 280/672 - Add the two like fractions:
448/672 + 280/672 = 448 + 280/672 = 728/672 - 728/672 simplified gives 13/12
- So, 28/42 + 40/96 = 13/12
In mixed form: 11/12
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