Add 96/28 and 2/35
1st number: 3 12/28, 2nd number: 2/35
96/28 + 2/35 is 122/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 35 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
96/28 = 96 × 5/28 × 5 = 480/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
2/35 = 2 × 4/35 × 4 = 8/140 - Add the two like fractions:
480/140 + 8/140 = 480 + 8/140 = 488/140 - 488/140 simplified gives 122/35
- So, 96/28 + 2/35 = 122/35
In mixed form: 317/35
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