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Add 84/35 and 4/96

1st number: 2 14/35, 2nd number: 4/96

84/35 + 4/96 is 293/120.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 96 = 3360,
    84/35 = 84 × 96/35 × 96 = 8064/3360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 35 = 3360,
    4/96 = 4 × 35/96 × 35 = 140/3360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    8064/3360 + 140/3360 = 8064 + 140/3360 = 8204/3360
  5. 8204/3360 simplified gives 293/120
  6. So, 84/35 + 4/96 = 293/120
    In mixed form: 253/120

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