Add 28/96 and 15/36
28/96 + 15/36 is 17/24.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 36 is 288
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
28/96 = 28 × 3/96 × 3 = 84/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 8 = 288,
15/36 = 15 × 8/36 × 8 = 120/288 - Add the two like fractions:
84/288 + 120/288 = 84 + 120/288 = 204/288 - 204/288 simplified gives 17/24
- So, 28/96 + 15/36 = 17/24
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