Add 7/49 and 28/96
7/49 + 28/96 is 73/168.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 49 and 96 is 4704
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4704 - For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 96 = 4704,
7/49 = 7 × 96/49 × 96 = 672/4704 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 49 = 4704,
28/96 = 28 × 49/96 × 49 = 1372/4704 - Add the two like fractions:
672/4704 + 1372/4704 = 672 + 1372/4704 = 2044/4704 - 2044/4704 simplified gives 73/168
- So, 7/49 + 28/96 = 73/168
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