Add 5/35 and 28/96
5/35 + 28/96 is 73/168.
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,
5/35 = 5 × 96/35 × 96 = 480/3360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 35 = 3360,
28/96 = 28 × 35/96 × 35 = 980/3360 - Add the two like fractions:
480/3360 + 980/3360 = 480 + 980/3360 = 1460/3360 - 1460/3360 simplified gives 73/168
- So, 5/35 + 28/96 = 73/168
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 10/35+28/96 5/35+56/96 5/70+28/96 15/35+28/96 5/35+84/96 25/35+28/96