Add 72/28 and 28/96
1st number: 2 16/28, 2nd number: 28/96
72/28 + 28/96 is 481/168.
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,
72/28 = 72 × 24/28 × 24 = 1728/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
28/96 = 28 × 7/96 × 7 = 196/672 - Add the two like fractions:
1728/672 + 196/672 = 1728 + 196/672 = 1924/672 - 1924/672 simplified gives 481/168
- So, 72/28 + 28/96 = 481/168
In mixed form: 2145/168
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