Add 2/7 and 56/96
2/7 + 56/96 is 73/84.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 96 is 672
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 96 = 672,
2/7 = 2 × 96/7 × 96 = 192/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
56/96 = 56 × 7/96 × 7 = 392/672 - Add the two like fractions:
192/672 + 392/672 = 192 + 392/672 = 584/672 - 584/672 simplified gives 73/84
- So, 2/7 + 56/96 = 73/84
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