Add 96/35 and 50/96, Solve 2 26/35 + 50/96 as a fraction

Add 96/35 and 50/96

1^st number: 2 26/35, 2^nd number: 50/96

96/35 + 50/96 is 5483/1680.

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,
50/96 = 50 × 35/96 × 35 = 1750/3360
Add the two like fractions:
9216/3360 + 1750/3360 = 9216 + 1750/3360 = 10966/3360
10966/3360 simplified gives 5483/1680
So, 96/35 + 50/96 = 5483/1680
In mixed form: 3443/1680

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