Add 28/96 and 3/10
28/96 + 3/10 is 71/120.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 10 is 480
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
28/96 = 28 × 5/96 × 5 = 140/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 48 = 480,
3/10 = 3 × 48/10 × 48 = 144/480 - Add the two like fractions:
140/480 + 144/480 = 140 + 144/480 = 284/480 - 284/480 simplified gives 71/120
- So, 28/96 + 3/10 = 71/120
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