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Add 96/75 and 35/96

1st number: 1 21/75, 2nd number: 35/96

96/75 + 35/96 is 3947/2400.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 75 and 96 is 2400

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2400
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 32 = 2400,
    96/75 = 96 × 32/75 × 32 = 3072/2400
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 25 = 2400,
    35/96 = 35 × 25/96 × 25 = 875/2400
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3072/2400 + 875/2400 = 3072 + 875/2400 = 3947/2400
  5. So, 96/75 + 35/96 = 3947/2400
    In mixed form: 11547/2400

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