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Add 10/35 and 4/96

10/35 + 4/96 is 55/168.

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,
    10/35 = 10 × 96/35 × 96 = 960/3360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 35 = 3360,
    4/96 = 4 × 35/96 × 35 = 140/3360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    960/3360 + 140/3360 = 960 + 140/3360 = 1100/3360
  5. 1100/3360 simplified gives 55/168
  6. So, 10/35 + 4/96 = 55/168

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