Add 3/28 and 3/96
3/28 + 3/96 is 31/224.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 96 is 672
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 24 = 672,
3/28 = 3 × 24/28 × 24 = 72/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
3/96 = 3 × 7/96 × 7 = 21/672 - Add the two like fractions:
72/672 + 21/672 = 72 + 21/672 = 93/672 - 93/672 simplified gives 31/224
- So, 3/28 + 3/96 = 31/224
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