Add 56/35 and 5/96
1st number: 1 21/35, 2nd number: 5/96
56/35 + 5/96 is 793/480.
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,
56/35 = 56 × 96/35 × 96 = 5376/3360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 35 = 3360,
5/96 = 5 × 35/96 × 35 = 175/3360 - Add the two like fractions:
5376/3360 + 175/3360 = 5376 + 175/3360 = 5551/3360 - 5551/3360 simplified gives 793/480
- So, 56/35 + 5/96 = 793/480
In mixed form: 1313/480
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