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Add 24/14 and 56/96

1st number: 1 10/14, 2nd number: 56/96

24/14 + 56/96 is 193/84.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 96 is 672

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 48 = 672,
    24/14 = 24 × 48/14 × 48 = 1152/672
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
    56/96 = 56 × 7/96 × 7 = 392/672
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1152/672 + 392/672 = 1152 + 392/672 = 1544/672
  5. 1544/672 simplified gives 193/84
  6. So, 24/14 + 56/96 = 193/84
    In mixed form: 225/84

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