Add 28/96 and 15/27
28/96 + 15/27 is 61/72.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 27 is 864
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 864 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 9 = 864,
28/96 = 28 × 9/96 × 9 = 252/864 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 32 = 864,
15/27 = 15 × 32/27 × 32 = 480/864 - Add the two like fractions:
252/864 + 480/864 = 252 + 480/864 = 732/864 - 732/864 simplified gives 61/72
- So, 28/96 + 15/27 = 61/72
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