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Add 2/35 and 84/96

2/35 + 84/96 is 261/280.

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,
    2/35 = 2 × 96/35 × 96 = 192/3360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 35 = 3360,
    84/96 = 84 × 35/96 × 35 = 2940/3360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    192/3360 + 2940/3360 = 192 + 2940/3360 = 3132/3360
  5. 3132/3360 simplified gives 261/280
  6. So, 2/35 + 84/96 = 261/280

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