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Add 18/96 and 54/56

18/96 + 54/56 is 129/112.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
    18/96 = 18 × 7/96 × 7 = 126/672
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 12 = 672,
    54/56 = 54 × 12/56 × 12 = 648/672
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    126/672 + 648/672 = 126 + 648/672 = 774/672
  5. 774/672 simplified gives 129/112
  6. So, 18/96 + 54/56 = 129/112
    In mixed form: 117/112

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