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Add 35/96 and 40/42

35/96 + 40/42 is 295/224.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 96 and 42 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 42 × 16 = 672,
    40/42 = 40 × 16/42 × 16 = 640/672
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    245/672 + 640/672 = 245 + 640/672 = 885/672
  5. 885/672 simplified gives 295/224
  6. So, 35/96 + 40/42 = 295/224
    In mixed form: 171/224

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