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Add 5/35 and 28/96

5/35 + 28/96 is 73/168.

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,
    5/35 = 5 × 96/35 × 96 = 480/3360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 35 = 3360,
    28/96 = 28 × 35/96 × 35 = 980/3360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    480/3360 + 980/3360 = 480 + 980/3360 = 1460/3360
  5. 1460/3360 simplified gives 73/168
  6. So, 5/35 + 28/96 = 73/168

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