Add 96/35 and 60/96, Solve 2 26/35 + 60/96 as a fraction

Add 96/35 and 60/96

1^st number: 2 26/35, 2^nd number: 60/96

96/35 + 60/96 is 943/280.

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,
60/96 = 60 × 35/96 × 35 = 2100/3360
Add the two like fractions:
9216/3360 + 2100/3360 = 9216 + 2100/3360 = 11316/3360
11316/3360 simplified gives 943/280
So, 96/35 + 60/96 = 943/280
In mixed form: 3103/280

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