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