Add 35/96 and 10/72
35/96 + 10/72 is 145/288.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 72 is 288
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
35/96 = 35 × 3/96 × 3 = 105/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 4 = 288,
10/72 = 10 × 4/72 × 4 = 40/288 - Add the two like fractions:
105/288 + 40/288 = 105 + 40/288 = 145/288 - So, 35/96 + 10/72 = 145/288
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