Add 42/35 and 63/96
1st number: 1 7/35, 2nd number: 63/96
42/35 + 63/96 is 297/160.
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,
42/35 = 42 × 96/35 × 96 = 4032/3360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 35 = 3360,
63/96 = 63 × 35/96 × 35 = 2205/3360 - Add the two like fractions:
4032/3360 + 2205/3360 = 4032 + 2205/3360 = 6237/3360 - 6237/3360 simplified gives 297/160
- So, 42/35 + 63/96 = 297/160
In mixed form: 1137/160
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