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Add 35/2 and 72/96

1st number: 17 1/2, 2nd number: 72/96

35/2 + 72/96 is 73/4.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 96 is 96

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 48 = 96,
    35/2 = 35 × 48/2 × 48 = 1680/96
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
    72/96 = 72 × 1/96 × 1 = 72/96
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1680/96 + 72/96 = 1680 + 72/96 = 1752/96
  5. 1752/96 simplified gives 73/4
  6. So, 35/2 + 72/96 = 73/4
    In mixed form: 181/4

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