Add 3/96 and 18/28, Solve 3/96 + 18/28 as a fraction

Add 3/96 and 18/28

3/96 + 18/28 is 151/224.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 28 is 672

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672
For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
3/96 = 3 × 7/96 × 7 = 21/672
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 24 = 672,
18/28 = 18 × 24/28 × 24 = 432/672
Add the two like fractions:
21/672 + 432/672 = 21 + 432/672 = 453/672
453/672 simplified gives 151/224
So, 3/96 + 18/28 = 151/224

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