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Add 36/96 and 18/28

36/96 + 18/28 is 57/56.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
    36/96 = 36 × 7/96 × 7 = 252/672
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 24 = 672,
    18/28 = 18 × 24/28 × 24 = 432/672
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    252/672 + 432/672 = 252 + 432/672 = 684/672
  5. 684/672 simplified gives 57/56
  6. So, 36/96 + 18/28 = 57/56
    In mixed form: 11/56

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