Add 28/96 and 15/84
28/96 + 15/84 is 79/168.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 84 is 672
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
28/96 = 28 × 7/96 × 7 = 196/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 8 = 672,
15/84 = 15 × 8/84 × 8 = 120/672 - Add the two like fractions:
196/672 + 120/672 = 196 + 120/672 = 316/672 - 316/672 simplified gives 79/168
- So, 28/96 + 15/84 = 79/168
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