Add 80/35 and 40/96
1st number: 2 10/35, 2nd number: 40/96
80/35 + 40/96 is 227/84.
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,
80/35 = 80 × 96/35 × 96 = 7680/3360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 35 = 3360,
40/96 = 40 × 35/96 × 35 = 1400/3360 - Add the two like fractions:
7680/3360 + 1400/3360 = 7680 + 1400/3360 = 9080/3360 - 9080/3360 simplified gives 227/84
- So, 80/35 + 40/96 = 227/84
In mixed form: 259/84
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