Add 98/28 and 9/96
1st number: 3 14/28, 2nd number: 9/96
98/28 + 9/96 is 115/32.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 96 is 672
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 24 = 672,
98/28 = 98 × 24/28 × 24 = 2352/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
9/96 = 9 × 7/96 × 7 = 63/672 - Add the two like fractions:
2352/672 + 63/672 = 2352 + 63/672 = 2415/672 - 2415/672 simplified gives 115/32
- So, 98/28 + 9/96 = 115/32
In mixed form: 319/32
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