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Add 4/96 and 35/45

4/96 + 35/45 is 59/72.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 96 and 45 is 1440

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1440
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 15 = 1440,
    4/96 = 4 × 15/96 × 15 = 60/1440
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 32 = 1440,
    35/45 = 35 × 32/45 × 32 = 1120/1440
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    60/1440 + 1120/1440 = 60 + 1120/1440 = 1180/1440
  5. 1180/1440 simplified gives 59/72
  6. So, 4/96 + 35/45 = 59/72

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