Add 36/96 and 36/28, Solve 36/96 + 1 8/28 as a fraction

Add 36/96 and 36/28

1^st number: 36/96, 2^nd number: 1 8/28

36/96 + 36/28 is 93/56.

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,
36/96 = 36 × 7/96 × 7 = 252/672
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 24 = 672,
36/28 = 36 × 24/28 × 24 = 864/672
Add the two like fractions:
252/672 + 864/672 = 252 + 864/672 = 1116/672
1116/672 simplified gives 93/56
So, 36/96 + 36/28 = 93/56
In mixed form: 137/56

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