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Add 6/96 and 35/28

1st number: 6/96, 2nd number: 1 7/28

6/96 + 35/28 is 21/16.

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,
    6/96 = 6 × 7/96 × 7 = 42/672
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 24 = 672,
    35/28 = 35 × 24/28 × 24 = 840/672
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    42/672 + 840/672 = 42 + 840/672 = 882/672
  5. 882/672 simplified gives 21/16
  6. So, 6/96 + 35/28 = 21/16
    In mixed form: 15/16

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