Add 35/96 and 8/42
35/96 + 8/42 is 373/672.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
35/96 = 35 × 7/96 × 7 = 245/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 16 = 672,
8/42 = 8 × 16/42 × 16 = 128/672 - Add the two like fractions:
245/672 + 128/672 = 245 + 128/672 = 373/672 - So, 35/96 + 8/42 = 373/672
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