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Add 2/56 and 9/96

2/56 + 9/96 is 29/224.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 12 = 672,
    2/56 = 2 × 12/56 × 12 = 24/672
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
    9/96 = 9 × 7/96 × 7 = 63/672
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    24/672 + 63/672 = 24 + 63/672 = 87/672
  5. 87/672 simplified gives 29/224
  6. So, 2/56 + 9/96 = 29/224

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