Add 35/12 and 35/96
1st number: 2 11/12, 2nd number: 35/96
35/12 + 35/96 is 105/32.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 96 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 8 = 96,
35/12 = 35 × 8/12 × 8 = 280/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
35/96 = 35 × 1/96 × 1 = 35/96 - Add the two like fractions:
280/96 + 35/96 = 280 + 35/96 = 315/96 - 315/96 simplified gives 105/32
- So, 35/12 + 35/96 = 105/32
In mixed form: 39/32
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