Add 9/35 and 96/28
1st number: 9/35, 2nd number: 3 12/28
9/35 + 96/28 is 129/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 28 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
9/35 = 9 × 4/35 × 4 = 36/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
96/28 = 96 × 5/28 × 5 = 480/140 - Add the two like fractions:
36/140 + 480/140 = 36 + 480/140 = 516/140 - 516/140 simplified gives 129/35
- So, 9/35 + 96/28 = 129/35
In mixed form: 324/35
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