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Add 9/28 and 9/96

9/28 + 9/96 is 93/224.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 24 = 672,
    9/28 = 9 × 24/28 × 24 = 216/672
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
    9/96 = 9 × 7/96 × 7 = 63/672
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    216/672 + 63/672 = 216 + 63/672 = 279/672
  5. 279/672 simplified gives 93/224
  6. So, 9/28 + 9/96 = 93/224

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