Add 36/96 and 9/28
36/96 + 9/28 is 39/56.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
9/28 = 9 × 24/28 × 24 = 216/672 - Add the two like fractions:
252/672 + 216/672 = 252 + 216/672 = 468/672 - 468/672 simplified gives 39/56
- So, 36/96 + 9/28 = 39/56
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