Add 5/35 and 84/96
5/35 + 84/96 is 57/56.
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,
84/96 = 84 × 35/96 × 35 = 2940/3360 - Add the two like fractions:
480/3360 + 2940/3360 = 480 + 2940/3360 = 3420/3360 - 3420/3360 simplified gives 57/56
- So, 5/35 + 84/96 = 57/56
In mixed form: 11/56
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