Add 8/28 and 15/96
8/28 + 15/96 is 99/224.
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,
8/28 = 8 × 24/28 × 24 = 192/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
15/96 = 15 × 7/96 × 7 = 105/672 - Add the two like fractions:
192/672 + 105/672 = 192 + 105/672 = 297/672 - 297/672 simplified gives 99/224
- So, 8/28 + 15/96 = 99/224
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