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Add 3/28 and 4/96

3/28 + 4/96 is 25/168.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 24 = 672,
    3/28 = 3 × 24/28 × 24 = 72/672
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
    4/96 = 4 × 7/96 × 7 = 28/672
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    72/672 + 28/672 = 72 + 28/672 = 100/672
  5. 100/672 simplified gives 25/168
  6. So, 3/28 + 4/96 = 25/168

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