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Add 96/28 and 30/18

1st number: 3 12/28, 2nd number: 1 12/18

96/28 + 30/18 is 107/21.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 28 and 18 is 252

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 9 = 252,
    96/28 = 96 × 9/28 × 9 = 864/252
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 14 = 252,
    30/18 = 30 × 14/18 × 14 = 420/252
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    864/252 + 420/252 = 864 + 420/252 = 1284/252
  5. 1284/252 simplified gives 107/21
  6. So, 96/28 + 30/18 = 107/21
    In mixed form: 52/21

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