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Add 12/96 and 35/9

1st number: 12/96, 2nd number: 3 8/9

12/96 + 35/9 is 289/72.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 96 and 9 is 288

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
    12/96 = 12 × 3/96 × 3 = 36/288
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 32 = 288,
    35/9 = 35 × 32/9 × 32 = 1120/288
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    36/288 + 1120/288 = 36 + 1120/288 = 1156/288
  5. 1156/288 simplified gives 289/72
  6. So, 12/96 + 35/9 = 289/72
    In mixed form: 41/72

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