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Add 1/35 and 84/96

1/35 + 84/96 is 253/280.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 96 = 3360,
    1/35 = 1 × 96/35 × 96 = 96/3360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 35 = 3360,
    84/96 = 84 × 35/96 × 35 = 2940/3360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    96/3360 + 2940/3360 = 96 + 2940/3360 = 3036/3360
  5. 3036/3360 simplified gives 253/280
  6. So, 1/35 + 84/96 = 253/280

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