Add 35/36 and 24/96
35/36 + 24/96 is 11/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 96 is 288
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 8 = 288,
35/36 = 35 × 8/36 × 8 = 280/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
24/96 = 24 × 3/96 × 3 = 72/288 - Add the two like fractions:
280/288 + 72/288 = 280 + 72/288 = 352/288 - 352/288 simplified gives 11/9
- So, 35/36 + 24/96 = 11/9
In mixed form: 12/9
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