Add 84/75 and 28/96
1st number: 1 9/75, 2nd number: 28/96
84/75 + 28/96 is 847/600.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 96 is 2400
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2400 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 32 = 2400,
84/75 = 84 × 32/75 × 32 = 2688/2400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 25 = 2400,
28/96 = 28 × 25/96 × 25 = 700/2400 - Add the two like fractions:
2688/2400 + 700/2400 = 2688 + 700/2400 = 3388/2400 - 3388/2400 simplified gives 847/600
- So, 84/75 + 28/96 = 847/600
In mixed form: 1247/600
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