Add 56/35 and 9/96
1st number: 1 21/35, 2nd number: 9/96
56/35 + 9/96 is 271/160.
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,
9/96 = 9 × 35/96 × 35 = 315/3360 - Add the two like fractions:
5376/3360 + 315/3360 = 5376 + 315/3360 = 5691/3360 - 5691/3360 simplified gives 271/160
- So, 56/35 + 9/96 = 271/160
In mixed form: 1111/160
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