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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

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 96 = 480,
    35/5 = 35 × 96/5 × 96 = 3360/480
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
    28/96 = 28 × 5/96 × 5 = 140/480
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3360/480 + 140/480 = 3360 + 140/480 = 3500/480
  5. 3500/480 simplified gives 175/24
  6. So, 35/5 + 28/96 = 175/24
    In mixed form: 77/24

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