Add 7/35 and 84/96
7/35 + 84/96 is 43/40.
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,
7/35 = 7 × 96/35 × 96 = 672/3360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 35 = 3360,
84/96 = 84 × 35/96 × 35 = 2940/3360 - Add the two like fractions:
672/3360 + 2940/3360 = 672 + 2940/3360 = 3612/3360 - 3612/3360 simplified gives 43/40
- So, 7/35 + 84/96 = 43/40
In mixed form: 13/40
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