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Add 96/3 and 35/60

1st number: 32 0/3, 2nd number: 35/60

96/3 + 35/60 is 391/12.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 60 is 60

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 20 = 60,
    96/3 = 96 × 20/3 × 20 = 1920/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
    35/60 = 35 × 1/60 × 1 = 35/60
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1920/60 + 35/60 = 1920 + 35/60 = 1955/60
  5. 1955/60 simplified gives 391/12
  6. So, 96/3 + 35/60 = 391/12
    In mixed form: 327/12

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