Add 35/12 and 60/96
1st number: 2 11/12, 2nd number: 60/96
35/12 + 60/96 is 85/24.
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,
60/96 = 60 × 1/96 × 1 = 60/96 - Add the two like fractions:
280/96 + 60/96 = 280 + 60/96 = 340/96 - 340/96 simplified gives 85/24
- So, 35/12 + 60/96 = 85/24
In mixed form: 313/24
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