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Add 3/35 and 90/96

3/35 + 90/96 is 573/560.

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,
    3/35 = 3 × 96/35 × 96 = 288/3360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 35 = 3360,
    90/96 = 90 × 35/96 × 35 = 3150/3360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    288/3360 + 3150/3360 = 288 + 3150/3360 = 3438/3360
  5. 3438/3360 simplified gives 573/560
  6. So, 3/35 + 90/96 = 573/560
    In mixed form: 113/560

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