Add 12/35 and 20/96
12/35 + 20/96 is 463/840.
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,
12/35 = 12 × 96/35 × 96 = 1152/3360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 35 = 3360,
20/96 = 20 × 35/96 × 35 = 700/3360 - Add the two like fractions:
1152/3360 + 700/3360 = 1152 + 700/3360 = 1852/3360 - 1852/3360 simplified gives 463/840
- So, 12/35 + 20/96 = 463/840
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