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Add 96/3 and 9/28

1st number: 32 0/3, 2nd number: 9/28

96/3 + 9/28 is 905/28.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 28 is 84

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 28 = 84,
    96/3 = 96 × 28/3 × 28 = 2688/84
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
    9/28 = 9 × 3/28 × 3 = 27/84
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2688/84 + 27/84 = 2688 + 27/84 = 2715/84
  5. 2715/84 simplified gives 905/28
  6. So, 96/3 + 9/28 = 905/28
    In mixed form: 329/28

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