Add 10/56 and 6/96
10/56 + 6/96 is 27/112.
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,
10/56 = 10 × 12/56 × 12 = 120/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
6/96 = 6 × 7/96 × 7 = 42/672 - Add the two like fractions:
120/672 + 42/672 = 120 + 42/672 = 162/672 - 162/672 simplified gives 27/112
- So, 10/56 + 6/96 = 27/112
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