Add 5/28 and 28/96
5/28 + 28/96 is 79/168.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 24 = 672,
5/28 = 5 × 24/28 × 24 = 120/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
28/96 = 28 × 7/96 × 7 = 196/672 - Add the two like fractions:
120/672 + 196/672 = 120 + 196/672 = 316/672 - 316/672 simplified gives 79/168
- So, 5/28 + 28/96 = 79/168
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