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Add 48/28 and 8/96

1st number: 1 20/28, 2nd number: 8/96

48/28 + 8/96 is 151/84.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 24 = 672,
    48/28 = 48 × 24/28 × 24 = 1152/672
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
    8/96 = 8 × 7/96 × 7 = 56/672
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1152/672 + 56/672 = 1152 + 56/672 = 1208/672
  5. 1208/672 simplified gives 151/84
  6. So, 48/28 + 8/96 = 151/84
    In mixed form: 167/84

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