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Add 3/56 and 75/96

3/56 + 75/96 is 187/224.

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,
    3/56 = 3 × 12/56 × 12 = 36/672
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
    75/96 = 75 × 7/96 × 7 = 525/672
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    36/672 + 525/672 = 36 + 525/672 = 561/672
  5. 561/672 simplified gives 187/224
  6. So, 3/56 + 75/96 = 187/224

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