Add 35/42 and 25/96
35/42 + 25/96 is 35/32.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 96 is 672
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 16 = 672,
35/42 = 35 × 16/42 × 16 = 560/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
25/96 = 25 × 7/96 × 7 = 175/672 - Add the two like fractions:
560/672 + 175/672 = 560 + 175/672 = 735/672 - 735/672 simplified gives 35/32
- So, 35/42 + 25/96 = 35/32
In mixed form: 13/32
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