Add 96/28 and 6/5
1st number: 3 12/28, 2nd number: 1 1/5
96/28 + 6/5 is 162/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 5 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
96/28 = 96 × 5/28 × 5 = 480/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 28 = 140,
6/5 = 6 × 28/5 × 28 = 168/140 - Add the two like fractions:
480/140 + 168/140 = 480 + 168/140 = 648/140 - 648/140 simplified gives 162/35
- So, 96/28 + 6/5 = 162/35
In mixed form: 422/35
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