Add 96/36 and 28/72
1st number: 2 24/36, 2nd number: 28/72
96/36 + 28/72 is 55/18.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 72 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 2 = 72,
96/36 = 96 × 2/36 × 2 = 192/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
28/72 = 28 × 1/72 × 1 = 28/72 - Add the two like fractions:
192/72 + 28/72 = 192 + 28/72 = 220/72 - 220/72 simplified gives 55/18
- So, 96/36 + 28/72 = 55/18
In mixed form: 31/18
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