Add 4/35 and 42/96
4/35 + 42/96 is 309/560.
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,
42/96 = 42 × 35/96 × 35 = 1470/3360 - Add the two like fractions:
384/3360 + 1470/3360 = 384 + 1470/3360 = 1854/3360 - 1854/3360 simplified gives 309/560
- So, 4/35 + 42/96 = 309/560
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