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Add 35/96 and 40/24

1st number: 35/96, 2nd number: 1 16/24

35/96 + 40/24 is 65/32.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 96 and 24 is 96

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
    35/96 = 35 × 1/96 × 1 = 35/96
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 4 = 96,
    40/24 = 40 × 4/24 × 4 = 160/96
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    35/96 + 160/96 = 35 + 160/96 = 195/96
  5. 195/96 simplified gives 65/32
  6. So, 35/96 + 40/24 = 65/32
    In mixed form: 21/32

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