Add 28/96 and 35/30, Solve 28/96 + 1 5/30 as a fraction

Add 28/96 and 35/30

1^st number: 28/96, 2^nd number: 1 5/30

28/96 + 35/30 is 35/24.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 30 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 30 × 16 = 480,
35/30 = 35 × 16/30 × 16 = 560/480
Add the two like fractions:
140/480 + 560/480 = 140 + 560/480 = 700/480
700/480 simplified gives 35/24
So, 28/96 + 35/30 = 35/24
In mixed form: 111/24

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