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Add 48/35 and 1/96

1st number: 1 13/35, 2nd number: 1/96

48/35 + 1/96 is 4643/3360.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 96 = 3360,
    48/35 = 48 × 96/35 × 96 = 4608/3360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 35 = 3360,
    1/96 = 1 × 35/96 × 35 = 35/3360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    4608/3360 + 35/3360 = 4608 + 35/3360 = 4643/3360
  5. So, 48/35 + 1/96 = 4643/3360
    In mixed form: 11283/3360

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