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Add 45/96 and 10/28

45/96 + 10/28 is 185/224.

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,
    45/96 = 45 × 7/96 × 7 = 315/672
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 24 = 672,
    10/28 = 10 × 24/28 × 24 = 240/672
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    315/672 + 240/672 = 315 + 240/672 = 555/672
  5. 555/672 simplified gives 185/224
  6. So, 45/96 + 10/28 = 185/224

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