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Add 21/96 and 1/35

21/96 + 1/35 is 277/1120.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 96 and 35 is 3360

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3360
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 35 = 3360,
    21/96 = 21 × 35/96 × 35 = 735/3360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 96 = 3360,
    1/35 = 1 × 96/35 × 96 = 96/3360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    735/3360 + 96/3360 = 735 + 96/3360 = 831/3360
  5. 831/3360 simplified gives 277/1120
  6. So, 21/96 + 1/35 = 277/1120

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