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Add 4/96 and 35/5

1st number: 4/96, 2nd number: 7 0/5

4/96 + 35/5 is 169/24.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 96 and 5 is 480

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
    4/96 = 4 × 5/96 × 5 = 20/480
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 96 = 480,
    35/5 = 35 × 96/5 × 96 = 3360/480
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    20/480 + 3360/480 = 20 + 3360/480 = 3380/480
  5. 3380/480 simplified gives 169/24
  6. So, 4/96 + 35/5 = 169/24
    In mixed form: 71/24

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