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Add 28/9 and 15/96

1st number: 3 1/9, 2nd number: 15/96

28/9 + 15/96 is 941/288.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 96 is 288

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 32 = 288,
    28/9 = 28 × 32/9 × 32 = 896/288
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
    15/96 = 15 × 3/96 × 3 = 45/288
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    896/288 + 45/288 = 896 + 45/288 = 941/288
  5. So, 28/9 + 15/96 = 941/288
    In mixed form: 377/288

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