Add 28/96 and 6/9
28/96 + 6/9 is 23/24.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 9 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 9 × 32 = 288,
6/9 = 6 × 32/9 × 32 = 192/288 - Add the two like fractions:
84/288 + 192/288 = 84 + 192/288 = 276/288 - 276/288 simplified gives 23/24
- So, 28/96 + 6/9 = 23/24
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