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Add 35/96 and 20/28

35/96 + 20/28 is 725/672.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 96 and 28 is 672

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
    35/96 = 35 × 7/96 × 7 = 245/672
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 24 = 672,
    20/28 = 20 × 24/28 × 24 = 480/672
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    245/672 + 480/672 = 245 + 480/672 = 725/672
  5. So, 35/96 + 20/28 = 725/672
    In mixed form: 153/672

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