Add 35/24 and 2/96
1st number: 1 11/24, 2nd number: 2/96
35/24 + 2/96 is 71/48.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 96 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 4 = 96,
35/24 = 35 × 4/24 × 4 = 140/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
2/96 = 2 × 1/96 × 1 = 2/96 - Add the two like fractions:
140/96 + 2/96 = 140 + 2/96 = 142/96 - 142/96 simplified gives 71/48
- So, 35/24 + 2/96 = 71/48
In mixed form: 123/48
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