Add 96/24 and 28/36, Solve 4 0/24 + 28/36 as a fraction

Add 96/24 and 28/36

1^st number: 4 0/24, 2^nd number: 28/36

96/24 + 28/36 is 43/9.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 36 is 72

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
96/24 = 96 × 3/24 × 3 = 288/72
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 2 = 72,
28/36 = 28 × 2/36 × 2 = 56/72
Add the two like fractions:
288/72 + 56/72 = 288 + 56/72 = 344/72
344/72 simplified gives 43/9
So, 96/24 + 28/36 = 43/9
In mixed form: 47/9

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