Add 3/35 and 42/96
3/35 + 42/96 is 293/560.
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,
3/35 = 3 × 96/35 × 96 = 288/3360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 35 = 3360,
42/96 = 42 × 35/96 × 35 = 1470/3360 - Add the two like fractions:
288/3360 + 1470/3360 = 288 + 1470/3360 = 1758/3360 - 1758/3360 simplified gives 293/560
- So, 3/35 + 42/96 = 293/560
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