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Add 30/96 and 54/56

30/96 + 54/56 is 143/112.

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,
    30/96 = 30 × 7/96 × 7 = 210/672
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 12 = 672,
    54/56 = 54 × 12/56 × 12 = 648/672
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    210/672 + 648/672 = 210 + 648/672 = 858/672
  5. 858/672 simplified gives 143/112
  6. So, 30/96 + 54/56 = 143/112
    In mixed form: 131/112

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