Add 75/35 and 3/96
1st number: 2 5/35, 2nd number: 3/96
75/35 + 3/96 is 487/224.
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,
75/35 = 75 × 96/35 × 96 = 7200/3360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 35 = 3360,
3/96 = 3 × 35/96 × 35 = 105/3360 - Add the two like fractions:
7200/3360 + 105/3360 = 7200 + 105/3360 = 7305/3360 - 7305/3360 simplified gives 487/224
- So, 75/35 + 3/96 = 487/224
In mixed form: 239/224
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