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Add 4/35 and 2/96

4/35 + 2/96 is 227/1680.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 96 is 3360

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3360
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 96 = 3360,
    4/35 = 4 × 96/35 × 96 = 384/3360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 35 = 3360,
    2/96 = 2 × 35/96 × 35 = 70/3360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    384/3360 + 70/3360 = 384 + 70/3360 = 454/3360
  5. 454/3360 simplified gives 227/1680
  6. So, 4/35 + 2/96 = 227/1680

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