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Add 96/28 and 3/72

1st number: 3 12/28, 2nd number: 3/72

96/28 + 3/72 is 583/168.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 28 and 72 is 504

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 18 = 504,
    96/28 = 96 × 18/28 × 18 = 1728/504
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
    3/72 = 3 × 7/72 × 7 = 21/504
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1728/504 + 21/504 = 1728 + 21/504 = 1749/504
  5. 1749/504 simplified gives 583/168
  6. So, 96/28 + 3/72 = 583/168
    In mixed form: 379/168

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