Add 28/96 and 28/8, Solve 28/96 + 3 4/8 as a fraction

Add 28/96 and 28/8

1^st number: 28/96, 2^nd number: 3 4/8

28/96 + 28/8 is 91/24.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 8 is 96

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
28/96 = 28 × 1/96 × 1 = 28/96
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 12 = 96,
28/8 = 28 × 12/8 × 12 = 336/96
Add the two like fractions:
28/96 + 336/96 = 28 + 336/96 = 364/96
364/96 simplified gives 91/24
So, 28/96 + 28/8 = 91/24
In mixed form: 319/24

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