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Add 35/72 and 18/96

35/72 + 18/96 is 97/144.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 72 and 96 is 288

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 4 = 288,
    35/72 = 35 × 4/72 × 4 = 140/288
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
    18/96 = 18 × 3/96 × 3 = 54/288
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    140/288 + 54/288 = 140 + 54/288 = 194/288
  5. 194/288 simplified gives 97/144
  6. So, 35/72 + 18/96 = 97/144

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