Add 28/96 and 8/9
28/96 + 8/9 is 85/72.
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,
8/9 = 8 × 32/9 × 32 = 256/288 - Add the two like fractions:
84/288 + 256/288 = 84 + 256/288 = 340/288 - 340/288 simplified gives 85/72
- So, 28/96 + 8/9 = 85/72
In mixed form: 113/72
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