Add 35/9 and 5/96
1st number: 3 8/9, 2nd number: 5/96
35/9 + 5/96 is 1135/288.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 96 is 288
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 32 = 288,
35/9 = 35 × 32/9 × 32 = 1120/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
5/96 = 5 × 3/96 × 3 = 15/288 - Add the two like fractions:
1120/288 + 15/288 = 1120 + 15/288 = 1135/288 - So, 35/9 + 5/96 = 1135/288
In mixed form: 3271/288
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