Add 28/72 and 90/96
28/72 + 90/96 is 191/144.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 96 is 288
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 4 = 288,
28/72 = 28 × 4/72 × 4 = 112/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
90/96 = 90 × 3/96 × 3 = 270/288 - Add the two like fractions:
112/288 + 270/288 = 112 + 270/288 = 382/288 - 382/288 simplified gives 191/144
- So, 28/72 + 90/96 = 191/144
In mixed form: 147/144
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