Add 28/7 and 1/96
1st number: 4 0/7, 2nd number: 1/96
28/7 + 1/96 is 385/96.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 96 is 672
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 96 = 672,
28/7 = 28 × 96/7 × 96 = 2688/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
1/96 = 1 × 7/96 × 7 = 7/672 - Add the two like fractions:
2688/672 + 7/672 = 2688 + 7/672 = 2695/672 - 2695/672 simplified gives 385/96
- So, 28/7 + 1/96 = 385/96
In mixed form: 41/96
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