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Add 1/56 and 4/96

1/56 + 4/96 is 5/84.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 56 and 96 is 672

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 12 = 672,
    1/56 = 1 × 12/56 × 12 = 12/672
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
    4/96 = 4 × 7/96 × 7 = 28/672
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    12/672 + 28/672 = 12 + 28/672 = 40/672
  5. 40/672 simplified gives 5/84
  6. So, 1/56 + 4/96 = 5/84

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