Add 1/56 and 4/96
1/56 + 4/96 is 5/84.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 12 = 672,
1/56 = 1 × 12/56 × 12 = 12/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
4/96 = 4 × 7/96 × 7 = 28/672 - Add the two like fractions:
12/672 + 28/672 = 12 + 28/672 = 40/672 - 40/672 simplified gives 5/84
- So, 1/56 + 4/96 = 5/84
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