Add 35/96 and 2/72
35/96 + 2/72 is 113/288.
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,
2/72 = 2 × 4/72 × 4 = 8/288 - Add the two like fractions:
105/288 + 8/288 = 105 + 8/288 = 113/288 - So, 35/96 + 2/72 = 113/288
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