Add 5/6 and 28/96
5/6 + 28/96 is 9/8.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 96 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 16 = 96,
5/6 = 5 × 16/6 × 16 = 80/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
28/96 = 28 × 1/96 × 1 = 28/96 - Add the two like fractions:
80/96 + 28/96 = 80 + 28/96 = 108/96 - 108/96 simplified gives 9/8
- So, 5/6 + 28/96 = 9/8
In mixed form: 11/8
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