Add 35/6 and 21/96
1st number: 5 5/6, 2nd number: 21/96
35/6 + 21/96 is 581/96.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 96 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 16 = 96,
35/6 = 35 × 16/6 × 16 = 560/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
21/96 = 21 × 1/96 × 1 = 21/96 - Add the two like fractions:
560/96 + 21/96 = 560 + 21/96 = 581/96 - So, 35/6 + 21/96 = 581/96
In mixed form: 65/96
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