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Add 3/96 and 20/35

3/96 + 20/35 is 135/224.

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,
    3/96 = 3 × 35/96 × 35 = 105/3360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 96 = 3360,
    20/35 = 20 × 96/35 × 96 = 1920/3360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    105/3360 + 1920/3360 = 105 + 1920/3360 = 2025/3360
  5. 2025/3360 simplified gives 135/224
  6. So, 3/96 + 20/35 = 135/224

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