Add 35/5 and 28/96
1st number: 7 0/5, 2nd number: 28/96
35/5 + 28/96 is 175/24.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 96 is 480
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 96 = 480,
35/5 = 35 × 96/5 × 96 = 3360/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
28/96 = 28 × 5/96 × 5 = 140/480 - Add the two like fractions:
3360/480 + 140/480 = 3360 + 140/480 = 3500/480 - 3500/480 simplified gives 175/24
- So, 35/5 + 28/96 = 175/24
In mixed form: 77/24
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