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Add 25/96 and 5/56

25/96 + 5/56 is 235/672.

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,
    25/96 = 25 × 7/96 × 7 = 175/672
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 12 = 672,
    5/56 = 5 × 12/56 × 12 = 60/672
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    175/672 + 60/672 = 175 + 60/672 = 235/672
  5. So, 25/96 + 5/56 = 235/672

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