Add 16/35 and 2/96
16/35 + 2/96 is 803/1680.
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,
16/35 = 16 × 96/35 × 96 = 1536/3360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 35 = 3360,
2/96 = 2 × 35/96 × 35 = 70/3360 - Add the two like fractions:
1536/3360 + 70/3360 = 1536 + 70/3360 = 1606/3360 - 1606/3360 simplified gives 803/1680
- So, 16/35 + 2/96 = 803/1680
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