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Add 16/96 and 56/72

16/96 + 56/72 is 17/18.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 96 and 72 is 288

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
    16/96 = 16 × 3/96 × 3 = 48/288
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 4 = 288,
    56/72 = 56 × 4/72 × 4 = 224/288
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    48/288 + 224/288 = 48 + 224/288 = 272/288
  5. 272/288 simplified gives 17/18
  6. So, 16/96 + 56/72 = 17/18

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