Add 35/7 and 6/96
1st number: 5 0/7, 2nd number: 6/96
35/7 + 6/96 is 81/16.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 96 is 672
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 96 = 672,
35/7 = 35 × 96/7 × 96 = 3360/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
6/96 = 6 × 7/96 × 7 = 42/672 - Add the two like fractions:
3360/672 + 42/672 = 3360 + 42/672 = 3402/672 - 3402/672 simplified gives 81/16
- So, 35/7 + 6/96 = 81/16
In mixed form: 51/16
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