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Add 14/35 and 35/96

14/35 + 35/96 is 367/480.

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,
    14/35 = 14 × 96/35 × 96 = 1344/3360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 35 = 3360,
    35/96 = 35 × 35/96 × 35 = 1225/3360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1344/3360 + 1225/3360 = 1344 + 1225/3360 = 2569/3360
  5. 2569/3360 simplified gives 367/480
  6. So, 14/35 + 35/96 = 367/480

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