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Add 96/35 and 25/24

1st number: 2 26/35, 2nd number: 1 1/24

96/35 + 25/24 is 3179/840.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 24 is 840

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 24 = 840,
    96/35 = 96 × 24/35 × 24 = 2304/840
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 35 = 840,
    25/24 = 25 × 35/24 × 35 = 875/840
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2304/840 + 875/840 = 2304 + 875/840 = 3179/840
  5. So, 96/35 + 25/24 = 3179/840
    In mixed form: 3659/840

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