Add 96/35 and 30/96
1st number: 2 26/35, 2nd number: 30/96
96/35 + 30/96 is 1711/560.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 96 = 3360,
96/35 = 96 × 96/35 × 96 = 9216/3360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 35 = 3360,
30/96 = 30 × 35/96 × 35 = 1050/3360 - Add the two like fractions:
9216/3360 + 1050/3360 = 9216 + 1050/3360 = 10266/3360 - 10266/3360 simplified gives 1711/560
- So, 96/35 + 30/96 = 1711/560
In mixed form: 331/560
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