Add 2/56 and 84/96
2/56 + 84/96 is 51/56.
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,
2/56 = 2 × 12/56 × 12 = 24/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
84/96 = 84 × 7/96 × 7 = 588/672 - Add the two like fractions:
24/672 + 588/672 = 24 + 588/672 = 612/672 - 612/672 simplified gives 51/56
- So, 2/56 + 84/96 = 51/56
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