Add 42/96 and 1/35
42/96 + 1/35 is 261/560.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 35 is 3360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3360 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 35 = 3360,
42/96 = 42 × 35/96 × 35 = 1470/3360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 96 = 3360,
1/35 = 1 × 96/35 × 96 = 96/3360 - Add the two like fractions:
1470/3360 + 96/3360 = 1470 + 96/3360 = 1566/3360 - 1566/3360 simplified gives 261/560
- So, 42/96 + 1/35 = 261/560
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