Add 56/35 and 10/96, Solve 1 21/35 + 10/96 as a fraction

Add 56/35 and 10/96

1^st number: 1 21/35, 2^nd number: 10/96

56/35 + 10/96 is 409/240.

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,
56/35 = 56 × 96/35 × 96 = 5376/3360
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 35 = 3360,
10/96 = 10 × 35/96 × 35 = 350/3360
Add the two like fractions:
5376/3360 + 350/3360 = 5376 + 350/3360 = 5726/3360
5726/3360 simplified gives 409/240
So, 56/35 + 10/96 = 409/240
In mixed form: 1169/240

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