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Add 35/96 and 40/60

35/96 + 40/60 is 33/32.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 96 and 60 is 480

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
    35/96 = 35 × 5/96 × 5 = 175/480
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 8 = 480,
    40/60 = 40 × 8/60 × 8 = 320/480
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    175/480 + 320/480 = 175 + 320/480 = 495/480
  5. 495/480 simplified gives 33/32
  6. So, 35/96 + 40/60 = 33/32
    In mixed form: 11/32

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