Add 3/56 and 84/96
3/56 + 84/96 is 13/14.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 12 = 672,
3/56 = 3 × 12/56 × 12 = 36/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
84/96 = 84 × 7/96 × 7 = 588/672 - Add the two like fractions:
36/672 + 588/672 = 36 + 588/672 = 624/672 - 624/672 simplified gives 13/14
- So, 3/56 + 84/96 = 13/14
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