Add 96/28 and 28/36, Solve 3 12/28 + 28/36 as a fraction

Add 96/28 and 28/36

1^st number: 3 12/28, 2^nd number: 28/36

96/28 + 28/36 is 265/63.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 36 is 252

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 9 = 252,
96/28 = 96 × 9/28 × 9 = 864/252
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
28/36 = 28 × 7/36 × 7 = 196/252
Add the two like fractions:
864/252 + 196/252 = 864 + 196/252 = 1060/252
1060/252 simplified gives 265/63
So, 96/28 + 28/36 = 265/63
In mixed form: 413/63

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