Add 20/35 and 84/96
20/35 + 84/96 is 81/56.
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,
20/35 = 20 × 96/35 × 96 = 1920/3360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 35 = 3360,
84/96 = 84 × 35/96 × 35 = 2940/3360 - Add the two like fractions:
1920/3360 + 2940/3360 = 1920 + 2940/3360 = 4860/3360 - 4860/3360 simplified gives 81/56
- So, 20/35 + 84/96 = 81/56
In mixed form: 125/56
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