Add 1/35 and 40/96
1/35 + 40/96 is 187/420.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 96 is 3360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3360 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 96 = 3360,
1/35 = 1 × 96/35 × 96 = 96/3360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 35 = 3360,
40/96 = 40 × 35/96 × 35 = 1400/3360 - Add the two like fractions:
96/3360 + 1400/3360 = 96 + 1400/3360 = 1496/3360 - 1496/3360 simplified gives 187/420
- So, 1/35 + 40/96 = 187/420
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