Add 4/35 and 36/96
4/35 + 36/96 is 137/280.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 96 = 3360,
4/35 = 4 × 96/35 × 96 = 384/3360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 35 = 3360,
36/96 = 36 × 35/96 × 35 = 1260/3360 - Add the two like fractions:
384/3360 + 1260/3360 = 384 + 1260/3360 = 1644/3360 - 1644/3360 simplified gives 137/280
- So, 4/35 + 36/96 = 137/280
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