Add 84/35 and 12/96
1st number: 2 14/35, 2nd number: 12/96
84/35 + 12/96 is 101/40.
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,
84/35 = 84 × 96/35 × 96 = 8064/3360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 35 = 3360,
12/96 = 12 × 35/96 × 35 = 420/3360 - Add the two like fractions:
8064/3360 + 420/3360 = 8064 + 420/3360 = 8484/3360 - 8484/3360 simplified gives 101/40
- So, 84/35 + 12/96 = 101/40
In mixed form: 221/40
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